The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos is seeking a Boundary Protection Engineer to support various wide area networks (WANs) and local area networks (LANs). This position will provide boundary protection to an enterprise level infrastructure across multiple classifications and act as subject matter experts in boundary technologies across multiple vendors.
The job duties of the Boundary Protection Engineer are as follows:
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Maintain the security and networking of enterprise boundary enclaves and devices
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Responsible for installing software, applying patches, managing file systems, and monitoring performance of firewall systems
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Provide support for Palo Alto, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), and Forcepoint firewall equipment and applications
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Generate, determine impact of, and implement custom proxy policies and/or policy exceptions in response to ongoing technology implementation activities on the program
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Proxy Subject Matter Expert (SME) for integration of other technologies within the program (function as an SME on ongoing technology projects)
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Support the troubleshooting of web connectivity problems to determine root cause
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Perform Proxy solution component upgrades, testing and configuration
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Research and develop evidence collection, protection, and analysis techniques for customer owned and maintained hardware and/or software
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Provide real-time monitoring and alerting of security incident investigations on perimeter/internal infrastructure
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Provide day-to-day Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support for all incident management events and outages
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Collaborate with IT staff on projects and initiatives
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Provide input for monthly progress and status reporting of Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
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Work with all corresponding technical support teams as required to resolve network traffic concerns
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Utilize monitoring tools and log collectors to provide in-depth analysis on traffic anomalies and issues
REQUIREMENTS
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TS SCI with Polygraph
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Candidate must have 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 8 years, master’s and 10 years, bachelor’s and 12 years, associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years. Additional required qualifications include:
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Candidate must have 7 years of relevant boundary protection experience delivering fault tolerant data network infrastructure solutions and incident response
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Must comply with DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
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Experience in configuring and troubleshooting boundary protection technologies such as Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, and Forcepoint appliances
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Experience with proxy technologies such as Bluecoat proxies or equivalent applications
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Working knowledge or Routing and Networking fundamentals
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Working knowledge of boundary protection best practices
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Understanding of routing, switching, Internet Protocol (IP) subnet, Network Address Translation (NAT) and security technologies
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Demonstrated ability to engineer and modify rulesets to allow connectivity for new requirements
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Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and develop schematic diagrams, technical manuals, and documentation such that the supported equipment and software can be maintained with minimal training
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Working knowledge of Service Now or similar IT Service Management (ITSM) products
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Superior verbal and written communication skills
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Intermediate-level knowledge of MS Office products Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
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Work rotating schedules and after-hours on-call support
Original Posting Date:2024-11-07
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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