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# Network Security III (Boundary)

- **Company:** GRAY, INC
- **Location:** Montgomery, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Data Loss, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Palo Alto Networks
- **Published:** May 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c292622942672a6e

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technical Proficiency?, To succeed as a Full Time Network Security III (Boundary) professional at Gray Link Technologies LLC, candidates must possess a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles and a variety of technical skills. Required certifications include IAT-II-level qualifications such as CCNA, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP. Experience with Palo Alto Networks technologies is essential, with certifications like PCNSE (Legacy), Next-Generation Firewall Engineer, or PCCSA being highly valuable. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in installing and managing advanced security systems, along with the ability to analyze complex boundary protection analytics to prevent data disruptions and threats. Proficiency in responsive troubleshooting and effective communication within a collaborative team setting will further enhance success in this role, ensuring the protection of critical AFNet resources in compliance with DoD security standards.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

 * Security+ CE
 * Boundary:
 * Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) (Certification retired but still valid if not expired) or
 * Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional

## Description

As a Full Time Network Security III (Boundary) professional at Gray Link Technologies LLC, you will leverage your 7+ years of experience with Enterprise DOD boundary protection and Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) operations. This role entails the critical responsibility of installing, monitoring, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, patching, hardening, maintaining, and operating intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, load balancers, and web proxies. You will ensure the protection of AFNet resources from both internal and external threats, strictly adhering to DoD security standards. Your expertise in performing complex analytics on boundary protection systems will be vital in safeguarding system assets from compromise and data loss while fulfilling various operational requirements. Additionally, you will engage in Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) and Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) operations, contributing to a robust security posture in a
professional and challenging environment.


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