The Role
Designs, tests, implements, and maintains enterprise network security architectures and infrastructure. Manages firewall, gateway, IDS, load balancer, and network security configurations across WAN, LAN, CAN, and remote environments. Conducts risk assessments, investigates incidents, develops corrective actions and SOPs, evaluates security technologies, and reports security status to customer, contract, and government stakeholders. Requires an active clearance, government polygraph, relevant degree or equivalent experience, DoD-compliant certification, and CSSP Infrastructure Support certification.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
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Skills Required
- Active security clearance
- Ability to successfully pass and maintain a U.S. Government polygraph after hire
- BA/BS degree and 2–8 years of related technical experience in network security with large-scale enterprise or global networks; additional experience may substitute for the degree
- Current DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliant certification
- Ability to obtain and maintain CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 120 days of start date
- Experience with firewalls such as Palo Alto, Juniper, or Cisco
- Experience with routers and switches such as Juniper or Cisco
- Experience with intrusion detection systems and products such as FireEye, F5 Load Balancer, or Cisco FTD
- Experience with Unix, RHEL, Windows Enterprise Active Directory, and VMware
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The Company
What We Do
FTSG was founded with the idea of building a company in which IT professionals have the 'Freedom' to be creative and innovative. Our technical teams focus on using the right technology to create flexible, long-lasting solutions for our clients. Looking for a position in the technology industry? FTSG is a government contractor in the D.C./Baltimore area recruiting IT professionals for various positions! Visit our website to learn more.
