Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer (Contractor) Job at Blue Star Partners LLC, Columbus, OH

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  • Blue Star Partners LLC
  • Columbus, OH

Job Description

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

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, Visa sponsorship, Shift work,

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