HII's Mission Technologies division
Columbia, Maryland
Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers' greatest challenges. We recognize that the most effective environment for your projects doesn't always look the same. Our hybrid work approach ensures that you can make lasting relationships with your team and collaborate in-person to get the job done-while having the flexibility to work from home when needed to achieve focused results. Why Enlighten? At Enlighten, our team's unwavering work ethic, top talent and celebration of innovative ideas have helped us thrive. We know that our employees are essential to our company's success, so we seek to take care of you as much as you take care of us. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package: • 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans. • 10% 401k benefit. • Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays. • Education/training allowances. Anticipated Salary Range: $128,887.00 - $180,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function, internal equity and a candidate's education or training, work experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process. Job Description Enlighten is looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE). The candidate will perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements. The candidate should understand distributed architectures and cloud-based systems for big data applications. Must be willing to work a hybrid schedule and be flexible to accommodate any schedule changes as needed. Level Essential Job Responsibilities Will create, review and edit authorization documentation for completeness and accuracy in accordance with federal and DoD policy. Thoroughly understand and be able to implement DoD RMF system accreditation processes. Assess use case and operational risk of integrated open source, and GOTS/COTS software components. Will use vulnerability management systems, automated security scanning tools, and system accreditation record systems. Must be able to grasp new concepts, facilitate information exchanges for data gathering, and collaborate with diverse audiences. Must be able to interpret and apply Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs). Will follow established processes where applicable, and establish and execute defensible processes where none are prescribed. Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management support. Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements and guide the development team in meeting the security posture requirements. Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures. Must apply existing knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments. Must be able to interact well with others to complete work. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Clearance Requirement: Must currently have and maintain an active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required. 9+ years of experience as an ISSE with large multi-tiered programs and Bachelors in related field; OR 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. Experience implementing DoD system accreditation processes (DIACAP acceptable and RMF preferred). A working knowledge of TCP/IP suite of protocols and services, computer architectures, and network topologies is required. An understanding of the underlying framework, control inheritance, and artifact generation utilizing the NIST SP 800-53. DoD 8140 compliance with IAT Level II (SSCP, Security+, CCNA-Security, or GSEC certification). Experience with DISA STIGs and SRGs, vulnerability management systems, mitigation and compliance processes, and reviewing results from automated security scanning tools. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is needed. Prior hands-on experience navigating workflows, uploading artifacts, managing POA&Ms in eMASS & Xacta or equivalent RMF system of record. Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed. Preferred Requirements CISSP-ISSEP is highly desired BASH Kubernetes Visio/draw.io RHEL AWS Cloud We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website at .
Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers' greatest challenges. We recognize that the most effective environment for your projects doesn't always look the same. Our hybrid work approach ensures that you can make lasting relationships with your team and collaborate in-person to get the job done-while having the flexibility to work from home when needed to achieve focused results. Why Enlighten? At Enlighten, our team's unwavering work ethic, top talent and celebration of innovative ideas have helped us thrive. We know that our employees are essential to our company's success, so we seek to take care of you as much as you take care of us. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package: • 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans. • 10% 401k benefit. • Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays. • Education/training allowances. Anticipated Salary Range: $128,887.00 - $180,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function, internal equity and a candidate's education or training, work experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process. Job Description Enlighten is looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE). The candidate will perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements. The candidate should understand distributed architectures and cloud-based systems for big data applications. Must be willing to work a hybrid schedule and be flexible to accommodate any schedule changes as needed. Level Essential Job Responsibilities Will create, review and edit authorization documentation for completeness and accuracy in accordance with federal and DoD policy. Thoroughly understand and be able to implement DoD RMF system accreditation processes. Assess use case and operational risk of integrated open source, and GOTS/COTS software components. Will use vulnerability management systems, automated security scanning tools, and system accreditation record systems. Must be able to grasp new concepts, facilitate information exchanges for data gathering, and collaborate with diverse audiences. Must be able to interpret and apply Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs). Will follow established processes where applicable, and establish and execute defensible processes where none are prescribed. Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management support. Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements and guide the development team in meeting the security posture requirements. Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures. Must apply existing knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments. Must be able to interact well with others to complete work. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Clearance Requirement: Must currently have and maintain an active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required. 9+ years of experience as an ISSE with large multi-tiered programs and Bachelors in related field; OR 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. Experience implementing DoD system accreditation processes (DIACAP acceptable and RMF preferred). A working knowledge of TCP/IP suite of protocols and services, computer architectures, and network topologies is required. An understanding of the underlying framework, control inheritance, and artifact generation utilizing the NIST SP 800-53. DoD 8140 compliance with IAT Level II (SSCP, Security+, CCNA-Security, or GSEC certification). Experience with DISA STIGs and SRGs, vulnerability management systems, mitigation and compliance processes, and reviewing results from automated security scanning tools. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is needed. Prior hands-on experience navigating workflows, uploading artifacts, managing POA&Ms in eMASS & Xacta or equivalent RMF system of record. Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed. Preferred Requirements CISSP-ISSEP is highly desired BASH Kubernetes Visio/draw.io RHEL AWS Cloud We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website at .
System One
Springfield, Virginia
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Palo Alto Firewall Engineer Location: Springfield, VA Type: Contract To Hire Compensation: $80/hr. W2 Benefits available Conversion Salary: $150,000 annually plus benefits Work Model: Onsite Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to successfully pass and maintain a U.S. Government polygraph Responsibilities Lead the design, requirements analysis, testing, integration, and implementation of secure network architectures centered on the Palo Alto Networks ecosystem. Serve as the lead technical authority for administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) across a hybrid enterprise environment. Engineer and implement solutions for customer Change Requests (CRQs); assess impacts on enterprise transport and security activities and provide technically sound recommendations. Serve as the technical representative for assigned projects and coordinate issues with the appropriate owners, organizations, contract leadership, and customer leadership. Manage the full lifecycle of Palo Alto hardware and software, including complex hardware refreshes, PAN-OS upgrades, legacy-platform sustainment, physical troubleshooting, and line-card replacements. Develop, oversee, and maintain configuration-management processes, network architecture diagrams, technical documentation, integration and test plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Palo Alto security platforms. Use Panorama for centralized policy management, including templates, device groups, inheritance, and consistent configuration across a diverse fleet of physical and virtual firewalls. Configure and maintain advanced security capabilities and profiles, including App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, SSL Decryption, WildFire, NAT, IPSec VPNs, and threat prevention. Oversee security-incident reporting, documentation, investigation, and corrective-action development. Act as a liaison to contract/customer management and the government Designated Approving Authority (DAA) regarding network-security status, policies, procedures, and risks. Evaluate and report on new and emerging network-security and communications technologies to improve network capacity, performance, reliability, standardization, and security. Provide mentorship and technical oversight to junior engineers and serve as an escalation point for complex troubleshooting. Follow all customer network-security processes and procedures, maintain compliance with Government and QA standards, and ensure service-performance indicators are met or exceeded. Requirements Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to successfully pass and maintain a U.S. Government polygraph. A minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks NGFWs in large-scale enterprise/global environments. Active Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification. DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliance (for example, Security+ CE). Ability to obtain and maintain a CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 120 days of the start date. Deep practical knowledge of legacy Gen 2/Gen 3 Palo Alto hardware, including PA-3000 and PA-5000 series platforms, legacy CLI, hardware troubleshooting, and line-card replacements. Experience deploying and managing modern PAN-OS architectures, including Prisma Access (SASE), Prisma SD-WAN, and VM-Series virtual firewalls in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or private-cloud. Proven expertise with Panorama for centralized policy management, template/device-group inheritance, and configuration deployment across a hybrid firewall fleet. Advanced understanding of BGP, OSPF, IPSec VPNs, NAT, TLS/SSL, mutual TLS (mTLS), HTTP, SAML, OAuth, OCSP revocation, DoD PKI, Kerberos, LDAP, and Active Directory. Experience with F5 technologies, including APM, AFM, and SSL Orchestrator (SSLO), and troubleshooting TLS/SSL handshake/connection issues. Strong network design, engineering, implementation, and troubleshooting skills, including ROM equipment lists and cost estimates. Knowledge of DISA and Intelligence Community security standards and requirements. Excellent interpersonal skills and technical judgment with the ability to work independently and support weekend/evening work if needed. Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, with additional relevant experience considered in lieu of a degree. Desired Qualifications Active Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Consultant (PCNSC) or Prisma Certified SASE Professional (PCSAE). F5 Networks Certified Technology Specialist (CTS). Cisco CCNP, CCVP, CCNA, CCDP, or equivalent. ITIL v3 Foundations and/or ISC2 CISSP Certification. Proficiency in Python and automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Palo Alto XML/REST APIs. Hands-on experience with Cortex XDR or Cortex XSOAR. Experience with Palo Alto Networks Expedition for migration and rule consolidation. Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) architectures and additional security platforms (e.g., Juniper SRX, Cisco FTD/ASA). Master's degree in related fields is a plus. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Ref: Baltimore
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Palo Alto Firewall Engineer Location: Springfield, VA Type: Contract To Hire Compensation: $80/hr. W2 Benefits available Conversion Salary: $150,000 annually plus benefits Work Model: Onsite Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to successfully pass and maintain a U.S. Government polygraph Responsibilities Lead the design, requirements analysis, testing, integration, and implementation of secure network architectures centered on the Palo Alto Networks ecosystem. Serve as the lead technical authority for administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) across a hybrid enterprise environment. Engineer and implement solutions for customer Change Requests (CRQs); assess impacts on enterprise transport and security activities and provide technically sound recommendations. Serve as the technical representative for assigned projects and coordinate issues with the appropriate owners, organizations, contract leadership, and customer leadership. Manage the full lifecycle of Palo Alto hardware and software, including complex hardware refreshes, PAN-OS upgrades, legacy-platform sustainment, physical troubleshooting, and line-card replacements. Develop, oversee, and maintain configuration-management processes, network architecture diagrams, technical documentation, integration and test plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Palo Alto security platforms. Use Panorama for centralized policy management, including templates, device groups, inheritance, and consistent configuration across a diverse fleet of physical and virtual firewalls. Configure and maintain advanced security capabilities and profiles, including App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, SSL Decryption, WildFire, NAT, IPSec VPNs, and threat prevention. Oversee security-incident reporting, documentation, investigation, and corrective-action development. Act as a liaison to contract/customer management and the government Designated Approving Authority (DAA) regarding network-security status, policies, procedures, and risks. Evaluate and report on new and emerging network-security and communications technologies to improve network capacity, performance, reliability, standardization, and security. Provide mentorship and technical oversight to junior engineers and serve as an escalation point for complex troubleshooting. Follow all customer network-security processes and procedures, maintain compliance with Government and QA standards, and ensure service-performance indicators are met or exceeded. Requirements Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to successfully pass and maintain a U.S. Government polygraph. A minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks NGFWs in large-scale enterprise/global environments. Active Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification. DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliance (for example, Security+ CE). Ability to obtain and maintain a CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 120 days of the start date. Deep practical knowledge of legacy Gen 2/Gen 3 Palo Alto hardware, including PA-3000 and PA-5000 series platforms, legacy CLI, hardware troubleshooting, and line-card replacements. Experience deploying and managing modern PAN-OS architectures, including Prisma Access (SASE), Prisma SD-WAN, and VM-Series virtual firewalls in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or private-cloud. Proven expertise with Panorama for centralized policy management, template/device-group inheritance, and configuration deployment across a hybrid firewall fleet. Advanced understanding of BGP, OSPF, IPSec VPNs, NAT, TLS/SSL, mutual TLS (mTLS), HTTP, SAML, OAuth, OCSP revocation, DoD PKI, Kerberos, LDAP, and Active Directory. Experience with F5 technologies, including APM, AFM, and SSL Orchestrator (SSLO), and troubleshooting TLS/SSL handshake/connection issues. Strong network design, engineering, implementation, and troubleshooting skills, including ROM equipment lists and cost estimates. Knowledge of DISA and Intelligence Community security standards and requirements. Excellent interpersonal skills and technical judgment with the ability to work independently and support weekend/evening work if needed. Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, with additional relevant experience considered in lieu of a degree. Desired Qualifications Active Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Consultant (PCNSC) or Prisma Certified SASE Professional (PCSAE). F5 Networks Certified Technology Specialist (CTS). Cisco CCNP, CCVP, CCNA, CCDP, or equivalent. ITIL v3 Foundations and/or ISC2 CISSP Certification. Proficiency in Python and automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Palo Alto XML/REST APIs. Hands-on experience with Cortex XDR or Cortex XSOAR. Experience with Palo Alto Networks Expedition for migration and rule consolidation. Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) architectures and additional security platforms (e.g., Juniper SRX, Cisco FTD/ASA). Master's degree in related fields is a plus. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Ref: Baltimore
System One
Springfield, Virginia
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Palo Alto Firewall Engineer Location: Springfield, VA Type: Contract To Hire Compensation: $80/hr. W2 Benefits available Conversion Salary: $150,000 annually plus benefits Work Model: Onsite Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to successfully pass and maintain a U.S. Government polygraph Responsibilities Lead the design, requirements analysis, testing, integration, and implementation of secure network architectures centered on the Palo Alto Networks ecosystem. Serve as the lead technical authority for administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) across a hybrid enterprise environment. Engineer and implement solutions for customer Change Requests (CRQs); assess impacts on enterprise transport and security activities and provide technically sound recommendations. Serve as the technical representative for assigned projects and coordinate issues with the appropriate owners, organizations, contract leadership, and customer leadership. Manage the full lifecycle of Palo Alto hardware and software, including complex hardware refreshes, PAN-OS upgrades, legacy-platform sustainment, physical troubleshooting, and line-card replacements. Develop, oversee, and maintain configuration-management processes, network architecture diagrams, technical documentation, integration and test plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Palo Alto security platforms. Use Panorama for centralized policy management, including templates, device groups, inheritance, and consistent configuration across a diverse fleet of physical and virtual firewalls. Configure and maintain advanced security capabilities and profiles, including App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, SSL Decryption, WildFire, NAT, IPSec VPNs, and threat prevention. Oversee security-incident reporting, documentation, investigation, and corrective-action development. Act as a liaison to contract/customer management and the government Designated Approving Authority (DAA) regarding network-security status, policies, procedures, and risks. Evaluate and report on new and emerging network-security and communications technologies to improve network capacity, performance, reliability, standardization, and security. Provide mentorship and technical oversight to junior engineers and serve as an escalation point for complex troubleshooting. Follow all customer network-security processes and procedures, maintain compliance with Government and QA standards, and ensure service-performance indicators are met or exceeded. Requirements Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to successfully pass and maintain a U.S. Government polygraph. A minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks NGFWs in large-scale enterprise/global environments. Active Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification. DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliance (for example, Security+ CE). Ability to obtain and maintain a CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 120 days of the start date. Deep practical knowledge of legacy Gen 2/Gen 3 Palo Alto hardware, including PA-3000 and PA-5000 series platforms, legacy CLI, hardware troubleshooting, and line-card replacements. Experience deploying and managing modern PAN-OS architectures, including Prisma Access (SASE), Prisma SD-WAN, and VM-Series virtual firewalls in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or private-cloud. Proven expertise with Panorama for centralized policy management, template/device-group inheritance, and configuration deployment across a hybrid firewall fleet. Advanced understanding of BGP, OSPF, IPSec VPNs, NAT, TLS/SSL, mutual TLS (mTLS), HTTP, SAML, OAuth, OCSP revocation, DoD PKI, Kerberos, LDAP, and Active Directory. Experience with F5 technologies, including APM, AFM, and SSL Orchestrator (SSLO), and troubleshooting TLS/SSL handshake/connection issues. Strong network design, engineering, implementation, and troubleshooting skills, including ROM equipment lists and cost estimates. Knowledge of DISA and Intelligence Community security standards and requirements. Excellent interpersonal skills and technical judgment with the ability to work independently and support weekend/evening work if needed. Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, with additional relevant experience considered in lieu of a degree. Desired Qualifications Active Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Consultant (PCNSC) or Prisma Certified SASE Professional (PCSAE). F5 Networks Certified Technology Specialist (CTS). Cisco CCNP, CCVP, CCNA, CCDP, or equivalent. ITIL v3 Foundations and/or ISC2 CISSP Certification. Proficiency in Python and automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Palo Alto XML/REST APIs. Hands-on experience with Cortex XDR or Cortex XSOAR. Experience with Palo Alto Networks Expedition for migration and rule consolidation. Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) architectures and additional security platforms (e.g., Juniper SRX, Cisco FTD/ASA). Master's degree in related fields is a plus. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Ref: Baltimore
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Palo Alto Firewall Engineer Location: Springfield, VA Type: Contract To Hire Compensation: $80/hr. W2 Benefits available Conversion Salary: $150,000 annually plus benefits Work Model: Onsite Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to successfully pass and maintain a U.S. Government polygraph Responsibilities Lead the design, requirements analysis, testing, integration, and implementation of secure network architectures centered on the Palo Alto Networks ecosystem. Serve as the lead technical authority for administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) across a hybrid enterprise environment. Engineer and implement solutions for customer Change Requests (CRQs); assess impacts on enterprise transport and security activities and provide technically sound recommendations. Serve as the technical representative for assigned projects and coordinate issues with the appropriate owners, organizations, contract leadership, and customer leadership. Manage the full lifecycle of Palo Alto hardware and software, including complex hardware refreshes, PAN-OS upgrades, legacy-platform sustainment, physical troubleshooting, and line-card replacements. Develop, oversee, and maintain configuration-management processes, network architecture diagrams, technical documentation, integration and test plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Palo Alto security platforms. Use Panorama for centralized policy management, including templates, device groups, inheritance, and consistent configuration across a diverse fleet of physical and virtual firewalls. Configure and maintain advanced security capabilities and profiles, including App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, SSL Decryption, WildFire, NAT, IPSec VPNs, and threat prevention. Oversee security-incident reporting, documentation, investigation, and corrective-action development. Act as a liaison to contract/customer management and the government Designated Approving Authority (DAA) regarding network-security status, policies, procedures, and risks. Evaluate and report on new and emerging network-security and communications technologies to improve network capacity, performance, reliability, standardization, and security. Provide mentorship and technical oversight to junior engineers and serve as an escalation point for complex troubleshooting. Follow all customer network-security processes and procedures, maintain compliance with Government and QA standards, and ensure service-performance indicators are met or exceeded. Requirements Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to successfully pass and maintain a U.S. Government polygraph. A minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks NGFWs in large-scale enterprise/global environments. Active Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification. DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliance (for example, Security+ CE). Ability to obtain and maintain a CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 120 days of the start date. Deep practical knowledge of legacy Gen 2/Gen 3 Palo Alto hardware, including PA-3000 and PA-5000 series platforms, legacy CLI, hardware troubleshooting, and line-card replacements. Experience deploying and managing modern PAN-OS architectures, including Prisma Access (SASE), Prisma SD-WAN, and VM-Series virtual firewalls in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or private-cloud. Proven expertise with Panorama for centralized policy management, template/device-group inheritance, and configuration deployment across a hybrid firewall fleet. Advanced understanding of BGP, OSPF, IPSec VPNs, NAT, TLS/SSL, mutual TLS (mTLS), HTTP, SAML, OAuth, OCSP revocation, DoD PKI, Kerberos, LDAP, and Active Directory. Experience with F5 technologies, including APM, AFM, and SSL Orchestrator (SSLO), and troubleshooting TLS/SSL handshake/connection issues. Strong network design, engineering, implementation, and troubleshooting skills, including ROM equipment lists and cost estimates. Knowledge of DISA and Intelligence Community security standards and requirements. Excellent interpersonal skills and technical judgment with the ability to work independently and support weekend/evening work if needed. Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, with additional relevant experience considered in lieu of a degree. Desired Qualifications Active Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Consultant (PCNSC) or Prisma Certified SASE Professional (PCSAE). F5 Networks Certified Technology Specialist (CTS). Cisco CCNP, CCVP, CCNA, CCDP, or equivalent. ITIL v3 Foundations and/or ISC2 CISSP Certification. Proficiency in Python and automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Palo Alto XML/REST APIs. Hands-on experience with Cortex XDR or Cortex XSOAR. Experience with Palo Alto Networks Expedition for migration and rule consolidation. Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) architectures and additional security platforms (e.g., Juniper SRX, Cisco FTD/ASA). Master's degree in related fields is a plus. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Ref: Baltimore