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Maximus · 12 hours ago

Senior Network Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $230K/yr

12+ years exp

Maximus is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to provide expertise to a federal client in support of their mission critical systems in defense of our Homeland. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure, overseeing network administration, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring network performance and security.

Business Process Automation (BPA)ConsultingEducationGovernmentGovTechHealth CareInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead engineer for perimeter firewall defense, with deep specialization in Palo Alto Networks firewalls

Design, implement, and manage dual-site, geographically separated firewall environments, ensuring high availability and resiliency

Build, configure, and maintain GFE (Government Furnished Equipment) tunnels between sites to ensure secure and reliable connectivity

Configure, monitor, and optimize firewall policies, security rules, VPNs, and threat prevention features to protect enterprise network perimeters

Troubleshoot and resolve complex firewall and network security issues using logs, packet captures, and tools such as Wireshark; act as the escalation point for Palo Alto–related incidents

Collaborate with network architecture, security, and infrastructure teams to integrate firewall solutions into broader enterprise and zero-trust security strategies

Support related network components as required (routers, switches, load balancers, VPN concentrators), with primary emphasis on firewall engineering

Monitor network performance and capacity, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure throughput, reliability, and scalability

Create and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides

Stay current on Palo Alto technologies, emerging threats, and industry best practices; recommend enhancements and improvements as appropriate

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to operational excellence across the team

Other tasks as assigned

Qualification

Palo Alto Networks firewallsCisco certificationsNetwork securityCloud infrastructureTechnical leadershipTroubleshootingDocumentationCollaboration

Required

Active Secret clearance is required

Due to contract requirements, only US Citizens can be considered. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered

12+ years of experience in a Senior Network Engineer role or in a related field

Must possess ONE of the following certifications: Certified as a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) OR Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) OR Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

3+ years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls

3+ years of experience working directly with government customers, stakeholders, and third-party vendors, including requirements gathering, technical discussions, issue resolution, and coordination of support activities

Proven technical leadership experience, including leading networking efforts, mentoring junior staff, and serving as a technical point of contact

Candidates must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on-call requirements

This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule

Preferred

DHS Suitability

Additional Palo Alto Networks certifications (e.g., PCNSA, PCNSE, or equivalent) strongly preferred

Experience supporting or integrating cloud infrastructure environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud) with on-premise firewall and security architectures