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Lead Firewall Engineer / Cybersecurity Engineer

Robotics Technologies Washington, DC

Washington, DC

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$73+/hr Contract Cloud Platforms Cybersecurity Operations Cybersecurity Tools

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Job Description

Robotics Technologies is seeking a Lead Firewall Engineer / Cybersecurity Engineer to support enterprise firewall administration and lead network and perimeter security engineering for onsite work in Washington, DC. This contract role focuses on strengthening security controls and advancing enterprise and cloud cybersecurity initiatives, with a strong emphasis on Palo Alto Networks firewall management.

Role Focus

Enterprise firewall administration, particularly Palo Alto Networks
Leading network and perimeter security engineering efforts
Supporting security initiatives across enterprise and cloud environments

Responsibilities

Lead network and perimeter security engineering
Manage enterprise firewall infrastructure
Strengthen security controls
Support cloud and enterprise cybersecurity initiatives

Required Qualifications

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
Knowledge of vulnerability management, security risk assessments, threat analysis, and incident response
Scripting and automation experience using Python, PowerShell, or Bash
Strong knowledge of security standards including NIST, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001
Experience preparing security architecture diagrams, technical documentation, operational procedures, and runbooks
Ability to lead security projects, collaborate with infrastructure, network, and cloud teams, and provide technical guidance

Technologies

Palo Alto Networks
TCP/IP
VPNs
IDS/IPS
Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
SIEM, EDR, DLP, CASB
AWS, Microsoft Azure
Python, PowerShell, Bash
NIST, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001

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

Job Details

Location: Washington, DC (onsite)
Employment type: Contract
Compensation: USD 73 per hour
Minimum experience: 11 years

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