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Palo Alto Firewall Engineer

TEKsystems
$80.00 - $85.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New Jersey, Edison
May 02, 2026
Network Security Engineer / Palo Alto Firewall Engineer (Panorama) Location: Mostly Remote (Approximately 20% Onsite - New Jersey) Experience Level: Expert Employment Type: W2 Contract Role Overview We are seeking an Expert-Level Network Security Engineer with deep, hands-on Palo Alto Networks firewall experience, including Panorama, to serve as an expert technical authority for enterprise network security operations. This role requires advanced, real-world production experience designing, deploying, securing, and troubleshooting large-scale enterprise and data center networks, with Palo Alto firewalls at the core. The ideal candidate brings a strong networking foundation, exceptional troubleshooting skills, and the ability to own complex security initiatives end-to-end. The position is primarily remote, with limited onsite presence (up to 20%) in New Jersey. Key Responsibilities * Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls, including Panorama management * Design, deploy, configure, and optimize enterprise and data center firewall architectures * Build, manage, and maintain Palo Alto security policies (Security, NAT, Application-ID, User-ID, Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, etc.) * Administer and troubleshoot Panorama configurations, templates, device groups, and policy hierarchies * Partner with IT Cyber Security teams to implement and enforce approved security standards and best practices * Lead advanced troubleshooting of network and security incidents, escalating to Palo Alto TAC as needed * Perform firewall software upgrades, hotfixes, patches, and maintenance activities * Deliver Root Cause Analysis (RCA) documentation for incidents and outages * Create and maintain detailed network and security documentation, including diagrams and SOPs * Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, security, infrastructure, and leadership Required Technical Skills Palo Alto Networks (Expert-Level) * Palo Alto NGFW deployment, configuration, and production support * Panorama administration (templates, device groups, centralized policy management) * App-ID, Content-ID, Threat Prevention, GlobalProtect VPN * Firewall policy optimization and security rule lifecycle management Networking Fundamentals (Advanced) * TCP/IP, routing, and switching principles * Enterprise WAN technologies * BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, DMVPN * VLANs, subnetting, and layer 2/3 design * Cisco routers and switches * Data center and enterprise routing environments Must-Have Skills * Palo Alto Firewall Engineering (hands-on, production experience) * Panorama (required) * Network Security Engineering * Advanced Routing & WAN * Cisco Routing & Switching * BGP * Enterprise Networking Additional Qualifications (Preferred) * Expert-level Network Engineer background * Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus 9000 (Nexus 9K) * Experience with VXLAN in enterprise or data center environments * Proven ability to work independently and own complex firewall and network initiatives * Strong documentation and communication skills What Success Looks Like * You can confidently design, deploy, and support Palo Alto firewalls at enterprise scale * You have real-world Panorama experience, not just exposure * You understand networking deeply enough to troubleshoot beyond the firewall * You take ownership, move fast, and operate as a trusted security leader Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Edison, NJ. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $80.00 - $85.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Edison,NJ. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.