Network Security Engineer (Palo Alto / Check Point Migration)

Post Date

May 15, 2026

Location

Braddock,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

22030
US
Jul 25, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Network Engineer

Req #

PHX-986964db-9175-4dbe-98ca-1c3b2f633f44

Pay Rate

$42 - $52 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are supporting a consulting engagement to migrate their existing Palo Alto firewall environment to Check Point. This is a hands-on, assessment-heavy role ideal for a senior-level engineer who can independently evaluate, design, and execute firewall migrations while providing thoughtful recommendations throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the migration of Palo Alto firewall environments to Check Point
Assess existing Palo Alto configurations, rules, and policies
Rebuild and implement configurations within Check Point firewalls
Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or improvements during migration and provide recommendations
Partner with internal and client teams to validate design decisions and implementation approach
Support testing and validation of firewall configurations (including potential use of Maestro for testing/optimization)
Operate with a high level of autonomy—owning assessments, execution, and communication back to stakeholders

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Required Skills & Experience

10+ years of experience in network and/or network security engineering

Strong hands-on experience with:
Palo Alto firewalls (configuration, policy management, troubleshooting)
Check Point firewalls (implementation, configuration, migration)


Proven experience performing firewall migrations or large-scale network security transformations
Ability to independently assess environments and make recommendations (not just lift-and-shift)
Strong understanding of firewall rule sets, segmentation, and overall network security architecture

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with Check Point Maestro (highly preferred)
Background in financial services or other regulated environments
Experience supporting testing/validation frameworks around firewall implementations

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st 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.