Job Description

Job Title: Cyber Network Security Lead

Location: Washington DC

Core Platform Expertise

• Deep experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (NGFW, Prisma Access)
• Proficiency in Strata Cloud Manager for centralized management, policy governance, and visibility
• Hands-on knowledge of Palo Altos advanced security subscriptions and ability to leverage their full value:
• Advanced Threat Prevention
• Advanced WildFireAnalysis
• Advanced URL Filtering
• Advanced DNS Security
• Global Protect / ZTNA capabilities
• Experience implementing automation and infrastructure-as-code concepts using Palo Alto APIs, scripts, or integrations with tools like Ansible or Terraform

Network & Security Foundations

• Strong grasp of network security architecture, layered defense concepts, and network routing protocols, including OSPF and BGP
• Deep understanding of IDS/IPS technologies and tuning for threat detection
• Experience with Network Access Control (NAC) solutions for device posture and access enforcement
• Familiarity with Web Application Firewalls (WAF) such as Akamai or Alert Logic
• Understanding of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls and integration into network workflows
• Working knowledge of SASE frameworks, including cloud-delivered security and policy enforcement
• Exposure to SIEM platforms and log correlation for network visibility and incident response
• Ability to perform packet capture, analysis, and troubleshooting for network and security issues
• Experience with network segmentation and zero trust network architecture (ZTNA) principles

Cloud Network Security

• Strong understanding of cloud networking and security controls across major providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Hands-on experience configuring and managing Network Security Groups (NSGs), firewall rules, and routing policies in cloud environments
• Familiarity with cloud-native security services such as Azure Firewall, AWS Security Groups, and VPC/VNet peering
• Knowledge of hybrid connectivity models (VPN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect) and how to secure them with Palo Alto integrations

Additional Strengths

• Demonstrated ability to expand the value of existing security investments through optimization and automation
• Strong documentation, analytical, and cross-team collaboration skills
• Familiarity with IT service and change management, including platforms such as ServiceNow
• Experience with working in an Agile and/or SAFe environment
• Certifications such as PCNSE, CCNP Security, or similar are highly desirable

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