Network Security Engineer Senior

Network Security Engineer Senior

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a Network Security Engineer Senior at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government.

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Network Security Engineer Senior to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network security, with specific experience in managing and configuring Palo Alto firewalls, including cloud deployments for AWS, GCP, and Azure. The role involves ensuring the security and integrity of our IT infrastructure, implementing security measures, and continuously monitoring and improving our network defenses.

Meaningful work and personal impact. As a Network Security Engineer Senior, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of a critical federal client. You will play a crucial role in the following:

• Network Security Management: Design, implement, and manage security measures to protect network and information systems.
• Firewall Administration: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Cloud Deployment: Deploy and manage Palo Alto firewalls in cloud environments, including AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• Incident Response: Investigate and respond to security incidents and potential threats, providing timely and effective resolutions.
• Policy Implementation: Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with organizational goals.
• Continuous Monitoring: Monitor network traffic and security alerts to identify and mitigate potential threats.
• Collaboration: Work with other IT and security team members to design, implement, and maintain security frameworks.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate records of configurations, changes, and security incidents.

What you'll need to succeed. Bring your cyber expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Network Security Engineer Senior must have:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience
• Required Skills:
• In-depth knowledge of Palo Alto firewall configuration and management.
• Strong experience with deploying and managing Palo Alto firewalls in cloud environments, including AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other security technologies.
• Proven experience with other security devices and platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Preferred Skills:
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer - PCNSE) are a plus.
• Experience with network monitoring and security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS).
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Experience with scripting and automation tools.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices.

Security Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain a position of Public Trust

Location: On customer site in Alexandria, VA

GDIT is your place. At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Own your opportunity. Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

The likely salary range for this position is $121,125 - $163,875. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA VA Alexandria

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.