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Senior Firewall Engineer - Palo Alto
 TEKsystems | |
$50.00 - $58.00 / hr
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life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
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 United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs | |
 Feb 05, 2026 | |
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*Palo Alto Firewall Engineer* *Contract-to-Hire | Onsite/Hybrid |*
*Top Skills - Must Haves* * *3+ years of handson experience with Palo Alto Firewalls* * Strong experience monitoring network traffic, identifying anomalies, and mitigating threats * Background conducting vulnerability assessments and addressing security weaknesses * Proven ability to optimize network performance and troubleshoot complex issues * *Excellent culture fit:* warm, calm, communicative, and collaborative *Role Overview* A large publicsector organization is seeking a* Palo Alto Firewall Engineer* to support its Network Team during a key transition period. This role will temporarily backfill the responsibilities of their primary Palo Alto SME who is approaching retirement. The engineer will ensure continuity across firewall operations, design, governance, monitoring, and security posture. This is a *hands-on engineering role* with primary focus on Palo Alto firewalls and secondary support across broader Cisco networking and enterprise security operations. *Key Responsibilities* *(20%) Network & Security Engineering* * Design, implement, test, and maintain systems across a complex enterprise network * Work with Cisco routers, switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and broader security technologies * Monitor network traffic for threats and take proactive remediation steps * Conduct vulnerability assessments and security testing * Optimize and troubleshoot network performance to ensure uptime and reliability *(20%) Secure Remote Access* * Manage and maintain VPNs and secure remote access solutions *(15%) Security Governance* * Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices *(15%) CrossTeam Collaboration* * Partner with IT and internal departments to ensure smooth deployment of security controls *(10%) Problem Management* * Participate in Root Cause Analysis activities * Provide advanced support for securityrelated incidents *(10%) Performance Measurement* * Develop KPIs and track performance against critical security and network goals *(5%) Process Documentation* * Document operational processes for future automation and playbook creation *Additional Requirements* * Must obtain *CJIS certification* upon offer * 1st month onsite, then moves to *3 days onsite / 2 days remote* * Opportunity to support impactful publicsector initiatives * *3month contract with potential conversion to fulltime* *Job Type & Location*This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Colorado Springs, CO. *Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $58.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) *Workplace Type*This is a hybrid position in Colorado Springs,CO. *Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. | |