Network/ Firewall Engineer

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Network/ Firewall Engineer to serve as a key member of the network security engineering team supporting an enterprise-level environment. The Firewall Engineer will install, configure, and support the organization's LAN, WAN, and Internet network segments, ensuring network availability, performing necessary maintenance, and monitoring network and website performance to support continuous operations. Peraton provides maintenance and operational IT support, including engineering services for network systems, security infrastructure, and endpoint management. This engineer will serve as a key member of the network security team, leading the processes that ensure efficient management of firewall and network access control services, effective monitoring and incident response, and robust security and compliance measures across the environment. Responsibilities: The Network and Computer Systems Architect (Firewall Engineer) will provide technical expertise and hands-on support to drive consistent network performance and timely security improvements across the enterprise. You will be joining a forward-thinking, innovative team responsible for building and overseeing public and private servers and network infrastructure in a way that supports key business objectives. The Engineer will: Install, configure, and support the organization's LAN, WAN, and Internet network segments to meet organizational needs. Monitor network performance and availability, performing necessary maintenance to ensure continuous system uptime for all users. Monitor and test website performance to ensure availability and responsiveness. Design, deploy, and manage firewall policies and rule sets using Palo Alto Networks platforms to protect the enterprise perimeter and internal network segments. Configure and maintain F5 Networks load balancing and application delivery infrastructure to support high availability and secure traffic management. Implement and manage Netw