Firewall Administrator

Required Certifications: IAT Level II certification or higher (one of the following): CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+CE, CND, SSCP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, or CCSP. Required hands-on experience with the installation, configuration, and day-to-day sustainment of network equipment, to include but not limited to firewalls, proxy servers, cloud services and other network appliances.

Firewall Administrator
REMOTE
Pay From $100,000 Per Year
MUST
Firewall Administrator
Top Secret Clearance required
Required Certifications:
IAT Level II certification or higher (one of the following): CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+CE, CND, SSCP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, or CCSP.
Computing Environment (One of the following): CCSA, CCSE or CCSM
One of the following is preferred, but not required: AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, or Comp TIA Cloud+
Five (5) years relevant experience to include: CheckPoint firewalls to include versions R80.40 and R81.10 and industry standard network environments to include firewall and security hardware/software.
Must have knowledge and understanding of Information Assurance Best Practices.
Must have in depth knowledge of LAN and WAN operations, understanding of how to use Incident Ticket Tracking systems for inputting incident tickets and creating work orders along with a comprehensive knowledge of DOD and DLA security regulations, guidelines, and policies to include, but not limited to, IA standards.
Required hands-on experience with the installation, configuration, and day-to-day sustainment of network equipment, to include but not limited to firewalls, proxy servers, cloud services and other network appliances.
BS Degree
DUTIES
Plan and deploy Enclave Boundary Defense systems and programs including firewall, proxy server, cloud services and other devices and applications to all DLA enclaves.
Plan and deploy De-Militarized Zones (DMZs) for each managed firewall as required.
Provide onsite and remote support to boundary security and programs, which include Checkpoint Firewalls, Aviatrix Product Suite, various types of cloud security, security controls and any other platforms.
Participate in the development, testing, and implementation of firewalls and proxy servers
Verify devices are configured in accordance with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
Product lifecycle management and upgrades to include installation of hotfixes, patches, and any other features to improve product performance.
Evaluate and recommend firewall solutions for technology refreshes.
Deploy and sustain new firewall solutions as prescribed by the government.
Coordinate with Tier III support teams and government customers throughout design, planning, implementation, and sustainment phases.
Research and provide quotes and documents necessary to renew licenses and equipment maintenance for firewall, proxy and cloud services.
Maintain all current applicable firewall, proxy appliance and cloud services policies to include DoD. Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a secure and effective means of remote access for employees who are working offsite.
Develop and deliver briefings to the upper-level management as required on a variety of subjects relating to Enclave Boundary Defense.
Provide firewall troubleshooting (24x7x365 on-call support)
Review and resolve automated firewall log issues as to threats or possible compromises.
Provide daily maintenance and support for all DLA Enterprise Boundary Defense systems including monitoring system and log files.
Review and resolve automated firewall log issues as to threats or possible compromises.
Notify appropriate personnel of possible threats or systems vulnerabilities.
Respond appropriately to reported or identified incidents in accordance with the Incident response plan.
Conduct CSP Security Posture Assessment
Security Architecture Documentation, Design and Implementation
Cloud Security Operations and Monitoring
Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act.