We are looking for a Security Network Engineer to join a Contract engagement in Concord, North Carolina. This role will provide senior-level expertise in Palo Alto security architecture, helping shape the design approach for a newly acquired firewall environment and validating the best path for implementation. The engineer will serve as a trusted technical advisor, partnering with internal infrastructure stakeholders to strengthen network security across multiple locations. This opportunity is ideal for someone who combines hands-on knowledge with strategic guidance in complex enterprise environments. No 3rd parties and must be eligible to work in the U.S. Responsibilities: • Evaluate the current Palo Alto hardware landscape and broader network topology to identify design considerations and implementation priorities. • Develop the logical architecture for the firewall solution, ensuring the design supports security, performance, and future growth. • Recommend effective deployment strategies and configuration approaches for Palo Alto technologies based on industry best practices. • Contribute to select implementation activities while focusing primarily on technical direction and design validation. • Design secure connectivity models for additional sites and align network segmentation with business and security needs. • Advise on tunneling methods and secure integration patterns to support reliable communication across the environment. • Work closely with the Network Architect and Network Administrator to align proposed solutions with operational requirements. • Provide technical recommendations for interoperability between Palo Alto platforms and existing Cisco network infrastructure. • Outline scalable support considerations and long-term optimization opportunities for the security environment.

• Demonstrated experience designing and deploying Palo Alto firewall environments from the ground up. • Strong expertise in network security engineering, including architecture, segmentation, and secure connectivity design. • Hands-on knowledge of Palo Alto technologies, with Panorama or PAN-OS experience preferred. • Experience integrating security platforms with Cisco routers, Cisco ASA, and related network infrastructure. • Solid understanding of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and its role in secure multi-site network design. • Ability to operate in a consultative capacity, offering technical direction in environments that are still being defined. • Proven background supporting multi-site network initiatives and firewall implementation planning. • Eligibility to work in a hybrid model with onsite presence in Concord, North Carolina as needed.

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Concord, NC
onsite
Temporary / Contract
50 - 65 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Security Network Engineer to join a Contract engagement in Concord, North Carolina. This role will provide senior-level expertise in Palo Alto security architecture, helping shape the design approach for a newly acquired firewall environment and validating the best path for implementation. The engineer will serve as a trusted technical advisor, partnering with internal infrastructure stakeholders to strengthen network security across multiple locations. This opportunity is ideal for someone who combines hands-on knowledge with strategic guidance in complex enterprise environments. No 3rd parties and must be eligible to work in the U.S. Responsibilities: • Evaluate the current Palo Alto hardware landscape and broader network topology to identify design considerations and implementation priorities. • Develop the logical architecture for the firewall solution, ensuring the design supports security, performance, and future growth. • Recommend effective deployment strategies and configuration approaches for Palo Alto technologies based on industry best practices. • Contribute to select implementation activities while focusing primarily on technical direction and design validation. • Design secure connectivity models for additional sites and align network segmentation with business and security needs. • Advise on tunneling methods and secure integration patterns to support reliable communication across the environment. • Work closely with the Network Architect and Network Administrator to align proposed solutions with operational requirements. • Provide technical recommendations for interoperability between Palo Alto platforms and existing Cisco network infrastructure. • Outline scalable support considerations and long-term optimization opportunities for the security environment.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

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