Firewall Administrator with Security Clearance

Firewall Administrator/Engineer (RDT&E) Location: Dahlgren, VA (Relocation Assistance Provided) Company: TEKsystems Overview:
TEKsystems is seeking a skilled Cisco FTD/Firepower (FMC) Firewall Administrator/Engineer to provide design, engineering, operation, and maintenance support for firewall systems on classified and unclassified Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) networks. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining network and security infrastructure, utilizing best practices and current technologies to enhance the RDT&E environment. The Firewall Administrator will also assess the security risks of proposed firewall modifications. Responsibilities:
- Firewall and Network Security Management: Establish and enforce approved policies to manage firewall and network security systems.
- Security Analysis and Implementation: Analyze network security requirements and implement perimeter security changes.
- Design and Troubleshooting: Design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot various network firewall technologies using industry best practices for security, disaster recovery, business continuity, and change control.
- Subject Matter Expertise: Coordinate and troubleshoot with customers, infrastructure support activities, and business units.
- Documentation: Develop network documentation of security infrastructure.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor network performance and implement performance tuning as necessary.
- System Maintenance: Install software, apply patches, manage file systems, and monitor firewall system performance.
- Data Backup and Restoration: Perform data backups and restoration of managed systems.
- Certification and Accreditation: Assist in the certification and accreditation process for managed systems and networks.
- Hardware and Software Deployment: Install and deploy new firewall hardware and software.
- IDS/IPS Support: Support IDS/IPS functionality.
- Log Review: Review daily logs for managed systems and report unusual activity.
- SOP Development: Participate in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for managed systems and applications.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with IT staff on projects and initiatives.
- Reporting: Provide input for monthly progress and status reports. Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Education: High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Certification: Must hold a DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II certification.
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of firewall functions and operations (proxy, proxy-arp, NAT, stateful packet inspection, circuit layer gateways, and application layer gateway). Experience with Next Generation and web application firewalls.
- Scripting and OS Knowledge: Shell scripting experience and basic knowledge of various operating systems (Microsoft Windows, Linux, Unix) and their network inter-communications.
- Networking: Experience with TCP/IP protocols and the OSI model as they apply to production systems and networks.
- Software Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and external contacts.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Desired Skills:
- Firewall Engineering: Background with Cisco FTD or McAfee firewalls. (Palo Alto also nice to have.)
- Web Application Firewalls: Experience with F5 Web Application Firewalls (WAF), SSL offloading, secure remote access, high availability/redundancy configurations, and network analysis tools.
- IPv6 Implementation: Experience with IPv6 network and application implementations.
- DoD Guidelines: Familiarity with Department of Defense security guidelines and policies is highly desired. Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift 25 or more pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
- Ability to twist, bend, and squat periodically. Security Clearance Requirements:
- Must hold a Top Secret security clearance.