Network Engineer; Palo Alto - U.S. Citizenship

Position Description

Ready to take your network engineering skills to the next level? Join CGI, one of the world’s top 5 IT and business consulting firms, and help secure critical infrastructure for the DHS CDM DEFEND program. Your work will directly protect national systems and millions of Americans—all while advancing your career in a global organization of 90,000 professionals.

• Protect critical DHS infrastructure by managing Palo Alto firewalls, updating policies, and mitigating threats.
• Ensure secure connectivity through Site-to-Site IPSec VPNs for seamless inter‑site communication.
• Optimize performance by monitoring, troubleshooting, and fine‑tuning network operations using industry‑standard tools.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate network solutions, enhance scalability, and maintain high availability.
• Document with precision—maintain clear, detailed records of configurations, topologies, and SOPs.
• Manage IPAM and DNS while optimizing F5 load‑balancing solutions.
• Work across platforms with familiarity in Microsoft and Linux technologies.

• U.S. Citizenship (due to federal contract requirements)
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS EOD clearance
• 5–8 years of hands‑on experience in enterprise network engineering and support
• Expertise with Palo Alto firewalls, Site-to-Site VPNs, and LAN/WAN architectures
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network security principles
• Proven experience troubleshooting network traffic flow in AWS environments

• Experience with automation tools and scripting (e.g., Ansible)
• Knowledge of F5 load balancers and advanced traffic optimization
• Background in designing and implementing network security measures (IDS/IPS)
• Awareness of emerging technologies and cybersecurity trends

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $ - $.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and well‑being programs
• Work‑life balance with a flexible hybrid schedule

This position is located in one of CGI Federal’s offices in Fairfax, VA or Lafayette, LA; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to work in a CGI Federal office two days per week.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.