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Firewall Engineer 792

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Required skills

  • security clearance
  • U.S. Government Polygraph
  • BA/BS Degree
  • Network Security
  • enterprise
  • global networks
  • high-paced
  • diverse environment
  • DoD 8140.01
  • DoD 8570.01-M

Nice to have

  • flexible work environment
  • team mentality
  • innovative, cutting edge technologies
  • competitive compensation
  • benefits
  • matching 401k

Role summary

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Firewall Engineer to support corporate and customer leadership in researching, analyzing, and implementing enterprise-wide network security solutions. Responsibilities include designing, testing, and implementing secure network architectures, conducting risk assessments, managing network security, overseeing security infrastructure, and leading incident response. The role requires experience with firewalls, load balancers, IDS, routers/switches, and various operating systems. Qualifications include an active security clearance, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and specific certifications (DoD 8140.01/8570.01-M IAT Level II, CSSP Infrastructure Support). The company offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, and benefits.

Freedom Technology Solutions Groups is looking to add a Firewall Engineer to support both corporate and customer leadership to research, analyze, and implement enterprise-wide network security solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with design, analysis, testing, and implementation of state-of-the-art secure network architectures.
  • Conduct risk assessment and provide design recommendations.
  • Manage WAN, LAN, CAN, and remote network security as well as incident and problem management.
  • Oversee security infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, and advanced configuration. (firewalls, F5 load balancers, web gateways, mail gateways, IDS, and management tools).
  • Oversee the reporting, documentation, and investigation of all security-related incidents; lead the development and implementation of corrective measures.
  • Develop and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs) for security tools.
  • Evaluate and report on new network Security technologies to enhance the capabilities of the network.
  • Act as liaison to the contract and customer management, and government Designated Approving Authority (DAA) regarding network security status, policies, and procedures.
  • Qualifications:

  • Active security clearance.
  • Must be able to successfully pass/maintain a U.S. Government Polygraph (post-hire)
  • BA/BS Degree and typically between Two (2) and Eight (8) years of related technical experience in Network Security with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a high-paced, diverse environment. (Additional experience may be considered instead of a degree.)
  • DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliant certification (current)
  • Must be able to successfully obtain/maintain CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 120 days of start date (post-hire)
  • Firewalls (e.g. Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco, etc.)
  • Routers/Switches (e.g. Juniper, Cisco, etc.)
  • Intrusion Detection Systems / IDS Products (e.g. FireEye, F5 Load Balancer, Cisco FTD, etc.)
  • Unix, RHELS OS, Windows Enterprise AD, VMware
  • What’s in It for You? Flexible work environment A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits A work-life balance you can count on Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime The Benefits You Get with Freedom Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days Competitive salary offerings Paid training and tuition reimbursement Referral bonuses Fully paid life and disability Annual logo wear allowance Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours) Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status Applicant Federal & E-Verify Postings VEVRAA Federal Contractor Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at Phone: 410-290-9035 Email: recruiting@goftsg.com Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you want to view the EEO Law poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Arabic - Chinese If you want to view the EEO Law Supplement poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Chinese If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English
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