Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

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About the role Strong expertise in enterprise firewall management, network security, and cloud security Strengthen security operations and protect critical infrastructure Requirements 11+...

External source - not verified4 days agoOpen until: Feb 3, 2027

Salary

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Location

Washington, United States

Employment type

Full time

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Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Washington, United States

Job description

About the role

Strong expertise in enterprise firewall management, network security, and cloud security

Strengthen security operations and protect critical infrastructure

Requirements

  • 11+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience, specializing in network and firewall security
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls in large enterprise environments
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, WAN/LAN, and network security architecture
  • Experience with IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, DLP, CASB, and enterprise security technologies
  • Security operations experience across AWS and Microsoft Azure
  • Expertise in vulnerability management, risk assessments, and security frameworks
  • Scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar tools
  • Knowledge of NIST, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field
  • Preferred: Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, GIAC, PCNSE, or CCNP Security
  • Preferred: SOC operations, cloud-native security, and Zero Trust architecture experience
  • Preferred: Security automation and orchestration expertise

Schedule

  • Duration: 12 Months
  • Hybrid/Remote
  • Quarterly PI Planning in Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, or Wilmington, DE

How to apply

  • Share your updated resume by email

Location

  • Washington, DC

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