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CGI · 17 hours ago

ANP Network Security Engineer (Palo Alto/Zscaler) - U.S. Citizenship Required

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $242K/yr

5+ years exp

CGI Group, Inc. is seeking an ANP Network Security Engineer with hands-on experience in Palo Alto Networks and/or Zscaler technologies. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing secure network architectures to strengthen cybersecurity posture across cloud and on-premise environments.

AnalyticsApplication Performance ManagementBusiness IntelligenceConsultingCyber SecurityFinanceInformation TechnologyTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Configure and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls and/or Zscaler Internet Access/Private Access platforms for secure connectivity and traffic inspection

Develop and enforce network security policies aligned with Zero Trust principles

Monitor and analyze network traffic using advanced tools (Wireshark, Corelight, ExtraHop) to detect and respond to threats

Collaborate with IT and cloud teams to integrate security controls into AWS/Azure environments

Lead network-focused incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery

Deploy and manage network security tools such as IDS/IPS and network sensors

Conduct regular security audits and ensure compliance with NIST, FedRAMP, and other federal cybersecurity standards

Maintain detailed documentation of security policies, configurations, and incidents; prepare reports for management

Stay current with emerging security technologies and trends to continuously improve the organizations security posture

Qualification

Palo Alto NetworksZscalerNetwork Security EngineeringNIST complianceZero Trust architectureTraffic analysis toolsWiresharkNessusIDS/IPSVPNsSSL inspectionSecure remote accessTraffic segmentationNetwork configurationPerformance tuningTroubleshooting