Senior Security Engineer

Position Title : Senior Security Engineer

Location : Washington, DC / Northern Virginia / Maryland (DMV Area)

Clearance Requirements : Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Position Status : Contract to Hire

Pay Rate : $65 / hr W2

Position Description :

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer with extensive expertise in designing, deploying, and managing enterprise-scale network and cloud security systems. This is a leadership role for a seasoned professional with 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, capable of driving technical strategy and managing high-impact security initiatives.

As a key technical leader, you will oversee infrastructure security across data centers and virtualized cloud environments. You will also mentor a team of security engineers, shape enterprise security architecture, and lead the integration of AI and automation to strengthen threat detection and response.

This position is ideal for a driven, forward-thinking engineer with a strong background in network security, cloud platforms, and team leadership-especially those holding advanced certifications from Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, or Juniper.

Key Responsibilities :

Security Architecture & Strategy

• Lead the design and implementation of secure network architecture across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Oversee deployment and maintenance of key security technologies including firewalls, IDS / IPS, content filters, and SSL visibility tools.
• Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with federal security standards and best practices.

Leadership & Team Management

Cloud & Data Center Security

AI & Security Automation

Risk Assessment & Compliance

Required Skills / Education :

Palo Alto Networks (PCNSE or higher) - strongly preferred

Additional Preferred Experience :

Cloud Security :

AI / Automation in Security :

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