Firewall / Security Appliance Engineer

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We have an exciting opportunity at the Department of State! The Firewall/Security Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation and evolution of the network and security systems supporting the global network infrastructure for the customer.

Responsbilites:

• You will be required to be informed of new technical developments and security trends in the industry.
• You will also make recommendations to management on desirable network security configurations and solutions and opportunities.
• You will be required to research, evaluate and document new products, configurations and tools. Your role continually plans for the expansion of secured networks.
• You will regularly interact with vendors for the purposes of investigating new equipment and services.
• You serve as a troubleshooter on complex network problems especially those impacted by or impacting the firewall for on all Tier 2 and incident tickets of all priorities.
• You will act as a high-level escalation point for network and security administrators and technicians.
• You will perform complex engineering, security design, implementation and maintenance tasks on Unified Communications Systems.
• You will research, evaluate and approve hardware and software solutions and configurations for complex problems and solutions.
• Additionally, you will be expected to develop, review and execute complex implementation plans for network/system upgrades and coordinating requirements from the CISO.
• You will also design and document new network security elements and provide guidance to junior staff members.   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The following are the education and experience required for this position:

• 7+ years
• Bachelor's in IT or related field
• Palo Alto PCNSE or F5 CTS Certification 
• Secret Security Clearance 

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Comp TIA Security +, CISSP Certification 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThis position requires the ability to perform the below essential functions:    

• Sitting for long periods
• Standing for long periods
• Ambulate throughout an office
• Ambulate between several buildings  
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required
• Repeatedly lift and carry weight up to 40 pounds
• Travel by land or air transportation 25 %

All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm’s overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

If hired for this position, the base salary range would be within the range provided. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary based on various factors including but not limited to work location, skills, experience, gov con contractual requirements, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Empower AI's total compensation package for employees.