Lead Firewall Engineer / Cybersecurity Engineer

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