Sr. Firewall Contractor

Post Date

Jun 16, 2025

Location

Las Vegas,
Nevada

ZIP/Postal Code

89169
US
Aug 19, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Network Engineer

Req #

LSV-788899

Pay Rate

$54 - $68 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

As a Senior Firewall Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of Palo Alto firewall solutions across a large enterprise network. Youll work closely with network and security teams to ensure secure and efficient traffic flow, manage firewall policies, and troubleshoot complex issues. Your day will involve hands-on configuration, change management, and documentation, as well as occasional travel to local and national sites. Youll also contribute to automation efforts and help optimize existing firewall rules and policies to align with best practices.

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Required Skills & Experience

Expert-level experience with Palo Alto firewalls
Proven hands-on technical implementation of firewall solutions
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work in a large, fast-paced enterprise environment
Familiarity with and adherence to formal change control processes

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with Prisma and GlobalProtect
Familiarity with multi-vsys virtualization
Knowledge of OSPF, BGP, and multicast routing protocols
Understanding of asymmetrical routing and vwire topologies
Proficiency with Panorama, Firemon, and Expedition tool
Experience with application override rules and policy optimizer
Ability to manage parent/child firewall rules
Scripting experience for automating firewall rule changes
Experience managing 150+ firewalls in a large-scale environment
Deep understanding of App-ID and User-ID technologies

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.