Global Healthcare IT, Inc. · 12 hours ago
Sr. Network Engineer (W2)
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $165K/yr
12+ years expGlobal Healthcare IT is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to provide expertise to a federal client in support of their mission critical systems. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's network infrastructure, overseeing network administration, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring the performance, availability, and security of network systems.
ConsultingElectronic Health Record (EHR)Health CareStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
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
CCNP (Preferred)
CCDE (Preferred)
CCIE (Preferred)
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Company
Global Healthcare IT, Inc.
Global Healthcare IT, Inc. provides clients throughout the US and Canada with access to hard to find healthcare IS and IT staff.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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