Job Description

GovCIO is seeking a remote Network Engineer with strong Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks firewall, Cisco routing/switching, and McAfee Web Security Proxy experience to design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures and security solutions, requiring a bachelor's degree or equivalent with 12+ years of experience, and the ability to attain an AO Public Trust clearance. This will be fully remote Continental USA.

• Design, implement, and operate next-generation firewall and web security proxy solutions, ensuring secure, high-availability network operations across data centers and nationwide field locations
• Design, implement, and maintain Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall solutions, including security policies, NAT, VPNs, threat prevention, URL filtering, and decryption
• Engineer and support Cisco routing and switching infrastructure across LAN/WAN environments
• Design and maintain secure network architectures incorporating firewalls, web proxies, VPNs, and access control technologies
• Deploy, configure, and support McAfee Web Security Proxy (Web Gateway) to enforce web filtering, malware protection, and acceptable use policies
• Integrate firewall and proxy solutions with authentication systems (Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+)
• Monitor security platforms for threats, performance issues, and policy violations
• Analyze logs and alerts to identify security incidents and implement mitigation strategies
• Perform configuration reviews, rulebase optimization, and security hardening

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)

• Strong Zscaler experience
• 5 years of IT or network security experience
• 3 years of hands-on experience with firewall and security platforms routers and switches
• Strong experience with: Palo Alto Networks firewalls Cisco routers and switches McAfee Web Security Proxy / Web Gateway
• In-depth knowledge of: TCP/IP, routing, and switching IPsec and SSL VPNs DNS, DHCP, NTP ACLs, NAT, QoS
• Experience with authentication and access control technologies: RADIUS / TACACS+ Active Directory / LDAP 1X

Competencies and traits: Strategic thinker with practical hands-on implementation experience. Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills. Ability to work across 24/7 operational teams and influence cross-functional processes. Detail-oriented with focus on resiliency, security, and automation.

Clearance Required: Must be able to attain and maintain an AO Public Trust.

Master's preferred TOGAF, AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform Cloud Architect, CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, or equivalent.

For applications and inquiries, contact:hirings@openkyber.com

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