Blue Star Partners, LLC
Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer (Contractor)
Blue Star Partners, LLC - Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
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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
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