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GCyber seeks a Palo Alto Engineer to support a high‑profile DISA customer, providing expert advice on Palo Alto device management, identifying misconfigurations, optimizing firewall rule‑sets, and ensuring compliance with DoD STIGs and JSIG guidelines.
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Full job description
GCyber is seeking a Palo Alto Engineer, to support a high profile DISA customer in their mission to improve collaboration and information sharing between defense and intelligence organizations. As the Palo Alto Engineer, you will provide expert advice and direction regarding the manager and operation of Palo Alto devices.
As a Palo Alto Engineer, you will:
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Identify and remediate misconfigurations, security gaps, and conflicting rules; optimize firewall and load balancer rule-sets to enhance performance and security posture.
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Perform bi-monthly evaluations of firewalls and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
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Track device performance and traffic utilization; provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex network issues.
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Collaborate with customer points of contact and participate in meetings to align on goals and architectural direction, particularly with Palo Alto Networks technologies.
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Follow DoD STIGs, DISA orders, and JSIG guidelines to maintain regulatory compliance.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
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Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance
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BA/BS and 8+ years of IT experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
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5+ years of hands-on Cisco and/or Palo Alto Firewall experience in both engineering and operations and maintenance roles.
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DoD 8570 IAT II certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC)
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Strong knowledge of Palo Alto technologies and best practices.
Our Benefits
GCyber is committed to the well-being and development of every employee. Our benefits are designed to support your personal and professional goals, from health and wellness programs to retirement savings and career development opportunities. Highlights include:
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26 Days of Paid Leave + Annual PTO Increase
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An extra day of paid leave for every year of employment with GCyber
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Paid Parental Leave
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Additional Leave Allowances for Military Duty, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
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401(k) Matching
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100% Company-funded Disability Insurance
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90% Company-Funded Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with contributions to insurance benefits for spouses, children, and family members
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Training and Professional Development Plans
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Commuter Benefits Plan
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Parking and Transportation Allowance
Equal Opportunity Employer
GCyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means you don't have to worry about whether your application process will be fair. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
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