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Palo Alto Firewall Engineer with Security Clearance

Kforce Federal SolutionsPentagon, DC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 8 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This on-site role offers a competitive hourly rate of $60-83/hr and the chance to significantly advance your cybersecurity skills by managing critical Palo Alto firewall infrastructure for a vital federal program. You'll thrive here if you possess strong Palo Alto and Panorama experience, a TS/SCI clearance, and a drive to contribute to secure enterprise services. Don't miss this opportunity to apply and make a real impact!

Quick Overview

Salary
$83/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Pentagon, DC, United States
Posted
4 weeks ago

Job Description

Palo Alto Firewall Engineer
Pay Rate: $60-83/hr W2 Location: Rosslyn, VA Work Schedule: Onsite 5 days per week Clearance: Active TS/SCI required, must be willing to sit for CI Poly Duration: Long-term program We are seeking a Palo Alto Firewall Engineer to support a long-term DISA program focused on secure enterprise services and mission-critical network infrastructure. This role will support firewall operations, connectivity, upgrades, and configuration efforts in a secure environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on Palo Alto experience, including Panorama, high availability configurations, upgrades, and point-to-point connections.

Responsibilities: Configure, manage, and support Palo Alto firewall environments
Use Panorama for centralized firewall management
Support firewall upgrades, changes, and new connections
Configure and troubleshoot point-to-point network connections
Support high availability firewall configurations
Assist with initial configuration efforts for an additional site
Support secure network operations within a mission-focused environment Desired Experience: Hands-on Palo Alto firewall engineering experience
Experience with Panorama
Experience configuring high availability firewall environments
Experience supporting upgrades, new connections, and troubleshooting
Experience with secure DoD, IC, or federal environments preferred
Ability to support occasional travel if needed Requirements: Active TS/SCI clearance
Willingness to sit for CI Poly
Ability to work onsite 5 days per week in Rosslyn, VA

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