Firewall Engineer (Palo Alto / Cisco)

We are seeking a skilled Firewall Engineer with hands-on experience in Palo Alto and Cisco technologies to support enterprise network security operations. This role focuses on Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), incident response, and maintaining secure, high-availability connectivity across complex environments.

Location:

Marysville, OH (also open to candidates located in CA, OH, NC, SC, IN, AL, or GA who can commute and work onsite at a customer manufacturing facility)

Duration:

12 months (possible extension)

Key Responsibilities:

Administer and optimize NGFW platforms (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower) Manage firewall policies, NAT, VPNs (site-to-site & remote), IDS/IPS, and threat prevention Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM tools and logs Investigate and resolve network security incidents in coordination with SOC teams Troubleshoot network issues (routing, switching, VPN tunnels, connectivity) Support secure network architecture across on-prem, cloud, and remote environments Maintain documentation and support compliance (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS)

Required Skills & Experience:

3-7 years in network security / firewall engineering Strong experience with Palo Alto (Panorama, GlobalProtect) and Cisco (ASA, Firepower, FMC) Solid networking knowledge: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, NAT Experience with packet capture and analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark) Familiarity with SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar) Knowledge of

IDS/IPS, DNS

security, and threat detection technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications:

PCNSE/PCNSA, CCNP

Security, Security+, CySA+, CEH, or GSEC Cloud security experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) Scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell, Ansible)

Additional Requirements:

On-call support and occasional overtime/weekend work Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Malti Jha at Malti.

Jha@ctg.com . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! The expected base salary for this position ranges from $39.00 to $47.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered. About CTG CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients' digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years' experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. Together, we shape what's next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you'll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com . CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.

Qualifications:

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