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# Lead Firewall Engineer / Cybersecurity Engineer

- **Company:** Robotics Technologies LLC
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $151,840
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Application Firewall, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Routing, PCI Data Security Standards, Windows PowerShell, Zero Trust Network Access, Runbook, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cybercrime, Palo Alto Networks, CIS Benchmarks, Firewall Services Module, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9e1f81712dd4c4ef

## About the Role

* 11+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience, with strong focus on network and firewall security.
 * Extensive hands-on experience administering and managing Palo Alto Networks firewalls in large enterprise environments.
 * Strong knowledge of firewall policies, rule reviews, configuration changes, security architecture, and troubleshooting.
 * Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, WAN/LAN, and network security architecture.
 * Experience with IDS/IPS, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), SIEM, EDR, DLP, and CASB.
 * Experience supporting security operations across AWS and Microsoft Azure environments.
 * Knowledge of vulnerability management, security risk assessments, threat analysis, and incident response.
 * Scripting and automation experience using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
 * Strong knowledge of NIST, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 security standards.
 * Experience preparing security architecture diagrams, technical documentation, operational procedures, and runbooks. Ability to lead security projects, collaborate with infrastructure/network/cloud teams, and provide technical guidance.
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Preferred Qualifications:

 * Certifications such as CISSP, PCNSE, CCNP Security, GIAC, CEH, or Security+.
 * Experience supporting SOC operations, threat hunting, root cause analysis, and forensic investigations.
 * Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and cloud-native security tools.
 * Experience with security automation and orchestration.
 * Master's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related discipline.

## Description

Seeking an experienced Lead Firewall Engineer / Cybersecurity Engineer with extensive hands-on experience in enterprise firewall administration, particularly Palo Alto Networks. The candidate will lead network and perimeter security engineering, manage enterprise firewall infrastructure, strengthen security controls, and support cloud and enterprise cybersecurity initiatives.