What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palo Alto Engineer position at IQUASAR LLC?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
iQuasar LLC is seeking to fill the position of Palo Alto Engineer for one of our customers. At iQuasar, we strive to provide the next generation of cutting-edge technologies. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in engineering, software development, and other key areas.
- Position: Palo Alto Engineer
- Location: Ft. Meade, MD
- Clearance: TS/SCI with an FS Poly required
- Position Type: Full-time position
Job Description:
A Level II Engineer is an individual who can operate independently and will be entrusted with delivering success for customers to achieve predetermined goals aligned with a statement of work. To be successful in this role, a Level II Engineer will be expected to specialize in a capability aligned with service practices while also contemplating which future opportunities they would like to explore. They will be expected to execute all tasks provided in a statement of work in a timely fashion and to communicate any unexpected complexities that may arise to senior leadership. This individual may be the most senior engineer on a project and will be expected to assist Associate and Level I Engineers with tasking. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, as these individuals will interact with clients regularly.
A Level II Engineer is an individual who can operate independently and will be entrusted with delivering success for customers to achieve predetermined goals aligned with a statement of work. To be successful in this role, a Level II Engineer will be expected to specialize in a capability aligned with service practices while also contemplating which future opportunities they would like to explore. They will be expected to execute all tasks provided in a statement of work in a timely fashion and to communicate any unexpected complexities that may arise to senior leadership. This individual may be the most senior engineer on a project and will be expected to assist Associate and Level I Engineers with tasking. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, as these individuals will interact with clients regularly.
Responsibilities:
- Have an advanced understanding of the chief technologies they will be responsible for.
- Have an initial understanding of major technologies that will surround the chief technology in their environment.
- Possess the ability to make sense of complex information to effectively solve problems, reaching out to mentors for guidance when necessary and providing mentoring to Associate and Level I Engineers who may require it.
- Spend 5% of their time focusing on developing corporate strategy, assisting with brand identity, and support operations.
- Spend 10% of their time focusing on training and fine-tuning skills.
- Spend 85% of their time on engagement delivery.
- Engagement Delivery.
- Execute all tasks outlined in the scope of work and follow standard operating procedures with minimal oversight.
- Work with clients to analyze and understand their needs and objectives.
- Collaborate with Senior Engineers on more complex engagements.
- Aid Associate and Level I Engineers on sophisticated tasking.
- Prepare to lead technical discussions with the client in the event a Senior Engineer is not present on an engagement.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to clients during and after project implementation.
- Serve as a level of mentorship for Associate and Level I Engineers.
- Escalate complex issues to the appropriate teams or engineers as necessary.
- Document project progress, issues, and resolutions in a concise and timely manner.
- Consistently self-review work to identify and improve approaches for producing high-quality work.
Requirements:
- Currently holds a Top-Secret clearance – TS/SCI with a full-scope poly required.
- Experience operating in classified environments.
- Expert knowledge and experience deploying and maintaining Palo Alto Network products (NGFW, Panorama, Global Protect, Prisma Access) – PCNSE certification preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related area or at least 8 years of related work experience.
- Extensive IP network routing and switching experience – CCNP or equivalent preferred.
- Knowledge and experience managing and configuring Kubernetes, Linux, and Terraform.
- Strong understanding of governance and compliance, specifically with FAR, DFARs, CUI and CMMC.
- Broad understanding of FedRAMP and IL constructs.
- Strong understanding of leadership concepts and ideas.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
- Experience leading an engineering team, preferably having handled tasking, resolving personnel issues, and providing actionable feedback.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with keen attention.
If you are interested in this position, please send me a copy of your latest resume at terry.qazi@iquasar.com with the information requested below. Also, please let me know what time/number is best to call to discuss this great opportunity. In case you are not interested in this position, or this is not the right fit for you, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends/networks or anyone you know who may be interested in this position. Thank you!
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Please don’t hesitate to contact me for any questions you may have. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Regards,
Terry Qazi
Sr Recruitment Professional
iQuasar LLC
Cleared Recruitment | Proposal Development | Technology
Direct: 703-565-1964
Main: 703-962-6001 Ext 607
Email: Terry.qazi@iquasar.com
www.iQuasar.com
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