Engineer, System III

• Manage, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), IPS platforms, VPN solutions, and perimeter security devices across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Administer Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama centralized management, and PAN-OS while implementing security policies, optimizing performance, and conducting threat analysis.
• Perform network segmentation, VLAN configuration, firewall rule implementation, and compliance activities in accordance with STIGs, IAVMs, and cybersecurity directives.
• Analyze firewall traffic, threat logs, GlobalProtect logs, and network packet captures using tools such as Splunk, Elastic, and other log aggregation platforms.
• Support Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) initiatives, secure AWS and Azure connectivity, and migration efforts from traditional remote access solutions., Keywords: Systems Engineer, System Engineer III, Cybersecurity Engineer, Palo Alto Networks, Panorama, PAN-OS, Next Generation Firewall, NGFW, Network Security, Firewall Engineer, IPsec VPN, VPN Engineer, GlobalProtect, Threat Analysis, Firewall Traffic Analysis, Packet Analysis, Splunk, Elastic, Zero Trust, ZTNA, Cloud Security, AWS Networking, Azure Networking, VLAN, Network Segmentation, STIG Compliance, IAVM, Secret Clearance, IAT Level III, Cyber Defense, Security Operations, Enterprise Networking, Navy IT, DoD Cybersecurity, Perimeter Security, Network Troubleshooting, Security Engineer, San Diego Jobs.

• 7+ years of professional experience in systems engineering, cybersecurity, network engineering, or related IT disciplines.
• Hands-on experience with Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, PAN-OS, IPsec VPN technologies, and enterprise security architectures.
• Strong network troubleshooting, packet analysis, firewall policy management, threat analysis, VLAN segmentation, and cloud connectivity experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Must possess DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification requirements.

Salary Range: $175,000 - $190,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law