Lead Firewall Administrator

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3 Locations
In-Office
115K-150K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
Leads firewall administration and vendor personnel, coordinating project planning, resource allocation, reporting, issue resolution, and user satisfaction. Installs, configures, and sustains Check Point firewalls, proxy servers, cloud services, and other network appliances. Requires expertise in LAN/WAN operations, information assurance, Department of Defense and Defense Logistics Agency security policies, and incident ticketing. The role requires Secret clearance, Security+ CE or higher, Check Point certification, and an approved cloud certification.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you ready to apply cutting-edge technologies to solve real world problems? Do you thrive in an environment where people leverage technology and processes to build innovative and sustainable solutions?    You might just be a perfect fit for the CDO team.  Since 1995, CDO Technologies has delivered the best solutions for unique business problems in the commercial and federal sectors ranging from Asset Management to IT Services.  CDO employees demonstrate integrity, embrace teamwork, and embody a Can Do attitude in the delivery of superior customer service.

Position Description:

The Team Lead will provide overall supervision for vendor employees to include, but not limited to, planning, and managing the project professionally, ensuring that work is scheduled properly to obtain maximum use of resources; ensuring that accurate and timely reports are provided. This position has the authority to resolve problems, allocate resources, manage personnel, and monitor operation performance taking direction from the government to ensure complete satisfaction. Works under general supervision, developing the requirements of a product from inception to conclusion. Develops required specifications for simple to moderately complex problems. Coordinates with the Vendor PM, TPOCs, and government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters.


Minimum Experience:

• Seven (7) years relevant experience

• Must have working knowledge and understanding of CheckPoint firewalls to include versions R81 and R82 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.

• Must have 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.


Minimum Requirements:

• The candidate must possess a High Risk (Confidential, Critical Sensitive IT1) with a Tier 5 investigation. (SECRET Clearance).

• Category IAT Level II certification: Security+ CE or higher.

• Computing Environment; must possess two (2) certificates, one is each category:

• Category One (one of the following):

  • Checkpoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE) or Checkpoint Certified Security Master (CCSM) certification

• Category Two-Cloud Cert (one of the following):

  • AWS CSA Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architect-Associate
  • AWS CS Specialty AWS Certified Security-Specialty
  • MC: Azure SEA Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • MC: Azure SAE Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • MC Azure Admin Associate Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate
  • OCI Cloud Ops Pro 2024 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024 Cloud Operations Professional
  • Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist (CCCS) cert


What can a CDO employee expect?

At CDO Technologies, we believe in taking care of our employees with a comprehensive benefits package.  Our health and welfare benefits include two medical plan options along with a LiveHealth program to see a doctor online anytime day or night. CDO offers dental, vision, and a Flexible Spending Account for medical or childcare.  Employees may also enroll in a 401(k) plan with their first paycheck.  Full-time employees also receive company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance.  We also provide tuition reimbursement, professional development, and certification reimbursements.  Finally, CDO also offers employees a generous leave program including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

CDO is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Skills Required

  • Seven years of relevant experience
  • Working knowledge of Check Point firewalls, including R81 and R82
  • Knowledge of industry-standard network environments, firewall hardware, and security software
  • Knowledge of Information Assurance best practices
  • In-depth knowledge of LAN and WAN operations
  • Experience using incident ticket tracking systems and creating work orders
  • Knowledge of Department of Defense and Defense Logistics Agency security regulations, guidelines, policies, and IA standards
  • Hands-on experience installing, configuring, and sustaining firewalls, proxy servers, cloud services, and network appliances
  • High Risk Confidential, Critical Sensitive IT1 designation with a Tier 5 investigation and Secret clearance
  • IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE or higher
  • Check Point Certified Security Expert or Check Point Certified Security Master certification
  • One approved cloud certification: AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Security Specialty, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024 Cloud Operations Professional, or Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist
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The Company
HQ: Dayton, OH
226 Employees
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

Founded in 1995 by Al Wofford, CDO Technologies delivers the best solutions for unique business problems in the commercial and federal sectors. Dynamic solutions ranging from Asset Management to IT Services support your goals of efficiency and affordability. Every organization faces barriers along the way, but we provide the right technology and the right people to empower you to achieve more.

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