Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer (Contractor)

Job Title:

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Location:

Columbus, OH (Hybrid – Onsite Tues/Wed; shifting to Tues–Thurs starting Sept) Contract Type:

W-2 Only

(No C2C, No 1099) Duration:

until 12/31/2025 with extensions into 2026 Rate:

$70 – $80/hr Work Authorization:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

– No visa sponsorships, OPT, F1, C2C, or 1099 arrangements Position Overview

We are seeking a

Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer (Contractor)

to support enterprise-level security initiatives. This role focuses on securing web applications, automating firewall workflows, and implementing zero-trust network architecture using

F5 Distributed Cloud WAF ,

Palo Alto Networks firewalls , and

Python scripting . Key Responsibilities

Configure and manage

F5 Distributed Cloud WAF

for enterprise and customer-facing applications

Administer

Palo Alto Networks firewalls , including Panorama

Automate operations using

Python

for log parsing, config checks, and API integrations

Collaborate cross-functionally to secure cloud and on-premise infrastructure

Support incident response activities involving WAF and firewall telemetry

Contribute to architecture reviews and zero-trust implementations

Maintain documentation for security standards and automation tools

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or network security engineering

Hands-on experience with

F5 Distributed Cloud WAF

Deep knowledge of

Palo Alto firewalls

and

Panorama

Proficiency in

Python

scripting for automation

Strong understanding of

network protocols ,

SSL decryption , and inspection

Experience with SIEM/log aggregation tools (e.g.,

Splunk ,

Cortex )

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Cloud security experience (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools:

Terraform ,

Ansible , etc.

DevSecOps / CI-CD security integration

Security certifications:

PCNSE ,

F5 CA ,

GSEC , or equivalent