Palo Alto Network Architect / Midtown, GA / 6 month CTH Atlanta, Georgia **Hybrid** Contract $50/hr - $67/hr A large enterprise client of ours is hiring for a Senior Network Engineer who can join them for a 6-month contract to hire role in their Midtown, GA office. This position has a HUGE growth pathway for the right person, and a fast track to management. You would go in 3 times per week to the office, and work remotely from home the rest of the week. This role will be hands-on with Palo Alto and handling everything top to bottom for the company. This includes network architecture, maintenance of hardware, decision making on refreshes with management, and handling all policies. There is no network automation or monitoring needed in this position, as this is handled by other teams. This position is a great opportunity to work at a major enterprise organization and try before you buy! If things go well in the contract, you will be converted to perm for the client. They are ideally looking for someone with experience creating proof of concepts and presenting them to leadership. If interested, apply now. **Contract Duration:** 6-month contract to hire **Required Skills & Experience** + 5+ years of Palo Alto firewall management + Strong background with network security and troubleshooting in on-prem and cloud environments + Perform network security audits and evaluate system to stay compliant + Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment knowledge + Prior experience leading or managing teams for enterprise level projects + Deep knowledge of Next Gen Firewall administration **Desired Skills & Experience** + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Ability to work in office 2x a week + Palo Alto certified + Experience working in financial industry preferred + BS in CS or equivalent degree **What You Will Be Doing** Tech Breakdown + 50% Network Architecture + 50% Firewall Management Daily Responsibilities + 80% Hands On + 20% Management Duties **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Caroline Halford **Specialization:** + Network Security + Network Engineering