Network Security Engineer (Cisco & Palo Alto) – Nationwide Travel (US-Based) P-101

SMASH, Who we are?

We are agents for tech professionals in Costa Rica and Colombia that help them build careers in the United States. 

We believe in long-lasting relationships with our talent. We invest time getting to know them and understanding what they seek as their professional next step. 

We aim to find the perfect match. As agents, we pair our talent with our US clients, not only by their technical skills but as a cultural fit. Our core competency is to find the right talent fast.

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Security Engineer with hands-on experience in Cisco FTD, FMC, Palo Alto Firewalls, and Panorama. This is a contract position for 9 to 12 months, ideal for a US-based professional who is open and available to travel extensively across the United States to support on-site network security deployments and configurations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel to various client sites across the U.S. to perform hands-on networking and firewall implementations.

• Configure and manage Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) systems and Firepower Management Center (FMC).

• Deploy and administer Palo Alto firewalls using Panorama.

• Troubleshoot and optimize network security infrastructure.

• Collaborate with on-site technical teams and provide expert-level support and consultation.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience with Cisco FTD and FMC.

• Strong knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama.

• 5+ years of experience in network security engineering or a related role.

• Must be based in the U.S. and willing to travel frequently nationwide.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Contract Details:

• Duration: 9 to 12 months

• Location: United States (Nationwide travel required)

• Employment Type: Contract