Network Security Engineer | Palo Alto

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UltraViolet Cyber is a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company providing a comprehensive suite of security operations solutions. Founded and operated by security practitioners with decades of experience, the UltraViolet Cyber security-as-code platform combines technology innovation and human expertise to make advanced real-time cybersecurity accessible for all organizations by eliminating risks of separate red and blue teams.
By creating continuously optimized identification, detection, and resilience from today’s dynamic threat landscape, UltraViolet Cyber provides both managed and custom-tailored unified security operations solutions to the Fortune 500, Federal Government, and Commercial clients. UltraViolet Cyber is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with global offices across the U.S. and in India. 
We are seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer to support our customer's network engineering team with firewall operations, primarily focused on Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama. The contractor will be responsible for implementing firewall rule requests, retiring unused objects due to server decommissions, and ensuring compliance with security policies.
The opportunity will be required to be 50-75% onsite in the Phoenix, AZ, area.

What You'Ll Do:

• Implement and validate firewall rule requests in Palo Alto firewalls via Panorama.
• Retire firewall objects and policies associated with decommissioned servers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure rule accuracy and alignment with business needs.
• Maintain documentation of changes and configurations.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving firewall-related issues.
• Follow change management procedures and security standards.

What You Have:

Required:

• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status
• Proven experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama.
• Basic understanding of network concepts and principles (e.g., TCP/IP, routing, switching, subnets).
• Strong understanding of firewall rule creation, NAT policies, and security zones.
• Familiarity with network protocols and IP addressing.
• Experience with change control processes and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Preferred:

• Palo Alto Networks certifications (e.g., PCNSA, PCNSE).
• Experience with server lifecycle management and object cleanup.
• Knowledge of network segmentation and zero trust principles.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

UltraViolet Cyber maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect our company's differing products, services, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors.
We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this position. We know your time is valuable.
UltraViolet Cyber welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. 
If you want to make an impact, UltraViolet Cyber is the place for you!