Prisma Access Engineer

Work with clients and peers to build and maintain a high-performing, cloud-based zero-trust network access (ZTNA) capability based on Palo Alto’s Prisma Access solution. Develop highly scalable and resilient solutions to meet our client’s strategic goals and operational needs, including implementation of user and device-based conditional network access, network micro-segmentation, and organizational-specific network access policy analysis. Leverage expertise in network security, routing, and switching by developing the next generation of cloud-based, zero trust network access solutions.

• 2+ years of experience administering Palo Alto Firewalls
• Experience supporting DoD enterprise architecture
• Experience working with clients and troubleshooting issues
• Knowledge of cryptography protocols and standards, including TLS, mTLS, hashing algorithms, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Knowledge of federal compliance standards, including NIST 800-53, FIPS, DoD STIG, and FedRAMP
• Ability to engage with DoD stakeholders to support enterprise architecture development
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Palo Alto Prisma access
• Experience with Palo Alto GlobalProtect
• Experience using Office 365 applications and Teams collaboration
• Experience interacting with tools through RDP, web-based UI, SSH, and CLI
• Experience with security products such as McAfee and Tenable
• Experience with major cloud service providers, such as Azure and AWS
• Knowledge of Linux or UNIX environments, including navigating and troubleshooting basic OS issues
• Knowledge of networking protocols
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• DoD 8750 IAT Level II Certification

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Work Model

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