Principal Security Engineer, Palo Alto Strata Cloud

Navy Federal Credit Union

Cyber Security Engineer at Navy Federal Credit Union implementing Palo Alto Strata Cloud technologies. Ensuring cybersecurity posture and providing engineering support for system solutions.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeVienna • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $131,700 - $206,450 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityDNSFirewallsLinuxPythonSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Remain available for on-call support for major outage issue related to the Palo Alto Strata Cloud Manager.
Highly proficient on the architecture, design, and deployment of Palo Alto Strata Cloud Manager product.
Maintain Palo Alto Strata Cloud Manager solution.
Integration development of the proxy with other cyber security solutions.
Functions as a liaison between the client and Palo Alto Support.
Engage in technical design of solutions based on use cases and business requirements.
Participate in proof of concepts and other technical evaluations of technologies, designs and solutions and provide recommendations.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and threats proactively assess and evaluate the adoption thereof into the organization.
Supporting the development of cybersecurity requirements, design & architecture artifacts, plans and policies.
Supporting defining security development and test efforts implementation of security controls of networking devices, databases, operating systems and hardware and software components.
Understanding and integrating cybersecurity development activities.
Performing analysis on cybersecurity data and test results.
Be part of team that design, protects and manages, security services for companies’ global security infrastructure.
Able to demonstrate strong written, oral and presentation skills with the ability to discuss highly technical concepts to all audiences, ranging from non-technical people to executive level technical decision-makers.
Able to listen and collaborate with audiences ranging from IT administrators to executive level stakeholders to understand their requirements and position our tools to fulfill those requirements.
Demonstrates the ability to confidently lead discussions on Secure Service Edge (SSE) and provide clear, strategic recommendations on solutions and direction.
Must be self-motivated and self-educating, yet willing and able to work collaboratively.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
At least 10+ years of total experience in cyber security engineering, on premise and cloud architectures, proxy management, cloud governance and security controls.
At least 5+ years of direct hands-on experience in Palo Alto Strata Cloud Manager/Panorama and similar leading technology.
At least 3+ years of direct hands-on experience in tuning of network sensors like IDS/IPS, DDOS, Cloud Security services.
Domain expertise of network security sensors such as IDS, cloud access security broker (CASB), Virtual Network security, DDOS protections, DNS, etc.
Detail understanding of Virtual Network Technologies Routers, switches, Load Balancers, firewalls, proxy, etc.
Good understanding and exposure to Cloud standards, architecture and models.
Detail proficiency with Linux (or similar) operating systems.
In depth understanding of TCP/UDP/ICMP/IP protocols.
PowerShell and Python experience.
Experience with Splunk.
Experience with PKI, SSL, SSH, HTTPS, etc.
Experience with industry leading firewalls, proxy and load balancing solutions.
Experience with network security concepts and principles.
Experience with Server and Endpoint operating system security.
CISSP, CCNP Security Certification, or other relevant Palo Alto Certifications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

FORTUNE* *100 Best Companies to Work For® 2025
Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs
Computerworld® Best Places to Work in IT
Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces
2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care
Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America
Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers
Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2025
Forbes® 2025 America’s Best Large Employers
Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for New Grads
Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers
2025 RippleMatch Campus Forward Award Winner for Overall Excellence
Military.com Top Military Spouse Employers 2025
2025 Handshake Early Talent Award

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Hard Skills & Tools

Palo Alto Strata Cloud Managercyber security engineeringproxy managementcloud governancenetwork sensorsLinuxPowerShellPythonTCP/IP protocolsSplunk

Soft Skills

written communicationoral communicationpresentation skillscollaborationself-motivatedstrategic recommendationslistening skillstechnical discussion leadership

Certifications

CISSPCCNP SecurityPalo Alto Certifications