Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer (Contractor)
Company: Blue Star Partners LLC
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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
Keywords: Blue Star Partners LLC, Middletown , Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer (Contractor), IT / Software / Systems , Columbus, Ohio
