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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Palo Alto Engineer (Secret Clearance) - **Company:** Deloitte T.T.L. - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,925.0 - $188,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Network Address Translation, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Segmentation, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Google Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Firewall Services Module - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/422DA62B12084EC7A1FC16ED2E5B3E69/job/ ## About the Role * Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team * Effective written and verbal communication skills * Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product * Ability to build and sustain professional relationships * Ability to lead projects or workstreams * Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment * Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor * Ability to meet deadlines * Ability to provide clear guidance to others, Required: * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, engineering, mathematics, or information systems * Active Secret clearance or higher * Local to the DMV area and have the ability to work onsite up to 5 days a week * Ability to travel 20%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve. * 4+ years of experience implementing, administering, or supporting Palo Alto Networks firewalls in enterprise environments * 4+ years of experience with network security technologies, including next-generation firewalls, virtual private networks, and network segmentation * 3+ years' experience configuring and administering Palo Alto Panorama * Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer certification * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Preferred: * 1+ years of experience supporting federal government clients * 2+ years of experience with security architecture documentation and firewall rule reviews. * 2+ years of experience with NIST frameworks or Risk Management controls * Experience supporting cloud network security in Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform * Experience with security operations in classified or highly regulated environments ## Description As a Senior Consultant, Enterprise Security on the GPS Cyber team, you will be responsible for... * Designing, implementing, and maintaining Palo Alto Networks security solutions across enterprise environments * Configuring and administering firewall policies, network address translation, virtual private network connectivity, and security segmentation controls * Managing and supporting Palo Alto Panorama for centralized policy administration, monitoring, and change deployment * Troubleshooting security infrastructure issues, performing upgrades and patching activities, and supporting operational stability in client environments * Documenting technical designs, implementation activities, and operational procedures while supporting client requirements in the DMV area ## Related Videos - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)