Senior Network Security Engineer (Palo Alto FIPS + Aruba/ClearPass)

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Network Security Engineer to support a multi phase security initiative involving Palo Alto FIPS conversions and Aruba/ClearPass infrastructure. This role is hands-on, engineering focused, and ideal for someone experienced with complex firewall environments, NAC, and secure wireless/switching deployments.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Lead Palo Alto firewall FIPS mode conversions across VM Series, PA 3220, PA 440, and PA 820 devices
  2. Work with Panorama (v11.2.x) to update templates, device groups, and HA configurations
  3. Validate policies, certificates, logging, and authentication integrations
  4. Perform cutovers during Sunday maintenance windows
  5. Support Aruba ClearPass (6.11.x), including AD/LDAP, RADIUS, and certificate-based auth
  6. Assist with NAC / IoT VLAN design, Aruba 6200F switching, and wireless environments (~250 APs)
  7. Provide documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer

Required Experience

  1. 5+ years with Palo Alto engineering, upgrades, and Panorama
  2. Strong experience with FIPS-mode readiness and conversions
  3. Must have extensive experience in ClearPass and Aruba Wireless / Gateway’s.
  4. Must have implemented and troubleshooting skills for Palo Alto SSL decryption.
  5. ClearPass (6.x), RADIUS/LDAP/Cert auth, NAC fundamentals
  6. Aruba switching/wireless experience
  7. Bonus: Azure Palo Alto VM firewalls

Job details

Job type Contract

Location Remote, USA

Reference JOB-5108

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