We are looking for Cyber Security Firewall Engineer (Min 6 years of exp) (Webcam interviews ONLY) (Local Candidates preferred)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

DIRECT CLIENT Position

Number of positions: 2 (TWO)

Length: 9 Months +

Location: Washington, DC 20003

Immediate interviews – Webcam interviews ONLY

Please note that this position is HYBRID, 1 to 3 days onsite and rest REMOTE per week.

Most of the candidates are working remotely. Some managers are requesting candidates to meet once or twice a week or as needed.

The Cyber Security Firewall Admin/Engineer will provide onsite and remote support to client’s Enterprise Network Security Devices; focus on Firewall operation and maintenance (Check Point, Cisco ASA and Palo Alto Networks)

This role will include new Firewall roll-out and will be expected that all candidates have the ability and past experience in doing so.

The Cyber Security Firewall Admin/Engineer will provide support services to define security requirements, identify the appropriate configuration for each unique client environment, and perform tasks associated with the day-to-day operations and maintenance on installed Enclave Boundary Defense systems and applications, for client’s Distribution operation locations.

The ideal candidate will have one or more of the following secondary competencies: Network Access Controls (ForeScout), Proxy Systems (BlueCoat), Intrusion Detection Systems (SourceFire), Web Application Firewalls (Imperva), DDoS protection (Arbor Networks Prevail APS).

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience with Check Point firewalls, deployment and operation
• Demonstrated experience with Cisco ASA firewalls, deployment and operations Demonstrated experience with Palo Alto appliances, deployment and operations*

• Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering technologies Virtual Private Networking (VPNs) Technologies*

• Expert knowledge in Information Security best practices Troubleshooting, Scanning & Analysis tools

Qualifications*

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent data security and networking experience required
• Background check and credit check will be required

Specific Tasks

• Provide Tier-3 support for NOC personnel troubleshooting network issues.
• Analysis, design, configuration, implementation, documentation and operation of firewalls and other security controls. Manage system deployments, upgrades, ongoing maintenance and operations.*

• Configuration and operation of security device authentication, management & logging platforms Assist in requirement gathering related to implementation of security infrastructure technology solutions across enterprise and service provider networks.*

• Provide advanced technical support on network firewall management projects and related security infrastructure. Provide technical support to agencies and other IT personnel relating to security implementation, standards compliance, vulnerability reduction, and strategic security planning.*

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network connectivity issues as well as advise on network security related issues. Provide occasional off-hours support for planned maintenance work and unplanned support issues. May require on-site work at a data center during off-hours from time to time.

JOB DESCRIPTION*

Responsibilities:

• Provides high-level architectural expertise to managers and technical staff.
• Develops architectural products and deliverables for the enterprise and operational business lines.
• Develops strategy of system and the design infrastructure necessary to support that strategy.
• Advises on selection of technological purchases with regards to processing, data storage, data access, and applications development. Sets standards for the client/server relational database structure for the organization (Structured Query Language (SQL), Oracle, Sybase).
• Advises of feasibility of potential future projects to management.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience

Candidates must have ALL the “Required” skills in order to be considered for the position. “Desired” or “Highly Desired” skills are a PLUS but may NOT be required.

Skill Matrix

Experience with Business workflow processes

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Experience providing enterprise level Firewall operations and maintenance support.

Required

6

Years

Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering technologies

Required

5

Years

Demonstrated experience with Cisco ASA firewalls, deployment and operations

Required

5

Years

Prior experience personally rolling out and implementing new firewalls

Required

2

Years

Demonstrated experience with Palo Alto appliances, deployment and operations

Required

5

Years

Demonstrated experience with Check Point firewalls, deployment and operation

Required

5

Years

Experience with Gigamon Network Visibility solutions

Required

1

Years

Troubleshooting, Scanning & Analysis tools

Required

5

Years

Virtual Private Networking (VPNs) Technologies

Required

4

Years

16 years of experience in Information technology

Required

16

Years

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $120,000.00 - $158,604.92 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• 1099 contract
• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay
• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 6 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20003: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Please provide your current location (City and State please).

Experience:

• enterprise level Firewall operations and maintenance: 6 years (Preferred)
• Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering: 5 years (Preferred)
• Cisco ASA firewalls: 5 years (Preferred)
• Palo Alto appliances, deployment and operations: 5 years (Preferred)
• Check Point firewalls, deployment and operation: 5 years (Preferred)
• Gigamon Network Visibility solutions: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20003

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