Leidos' Digital Modernization sector is seeking a Senior Firewall Engineer to support the GSM-O effort. This position is located at the Pentagon and is 100% on-site. This role requires an engineer who can design, implement, and manage complex firewall solutions to ensure the security and integrity of network infrastructure. The ideal candidate has experience with firewall technologies including Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX, and Palo Alto, as well as a strong background in security networking.
Primary Responsibilities:
Design, Implement Manage firewall solutions using Cisco ASA/Firepower, Juniper SRX and Palo Alto.
Monitor firewall performance and security logs to identify and mitigate potential threats.
Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures.
Perform system audits to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
Collaborate with other IT, Security and Network teams to integrate firewall solutions.
Troubleshoot and resolve network and firewall related issues promptly and document within ticket systems.
Maintain and update firewall configurations (security polices/firewall ACLs as approved by Change Management)
- Serve as a People Leader for personnel supporting the Firewall Task Area:
- Serve as the focal point for all firewall tasks, operations, projects, and assessments.
- Ensure all tasks are delivered according to timelines
- Provide written reports and oral briefings to the Government Task Lead and PMO Team
- Conduct annual performance assessments to include periodic check ins.
- Validate/approve time charging for both Leidos and vendor personnel.
- Provide coaching/mentoring to personnel.
- Develop and Execute Continual Service Improvement technical strategies to modify and enhance operational processes and impact strategic project/program goals and business results.
Required Clearance and Certifications:
- Must have, at minimum, an active DoD Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI. An active TS/SCI is preferred.
- Must have DoD 8570 IAT II or higher certification prior to start.
- Must have a Juniper, Cisco, or Palo Alto certification prior to start.
Required Qualifications:
- BS degree and 12+ years of directly relevant experience. Additional military or relevant work experience may be considered lieu of a degree.
- 3+ years of Firewall experience within the DoD environment
- Demonstrated knowledge in planning, directing, and managing a Firewall Team in an organization similar in size to this acquisition
- Demonstrated knowledge of Implementation of Perimeter and Internal Firewalls (both physical and virtual contexts)
- Demonstrated advanced experience in managing standard baseline configuration across numerous firewalls
- Demonstrated advanced experience in evaluating rules to ensure maximum security while minimizing redundancy in rules
- Demonstrated experience with researching and fielding new and innovative firewall technology
About our Program:
Through the J6 Penetration Handling, Incident, System Health (PHISH) support services task order on the GSM-O contract, we provide IT products, services and solutions to the Pentagon and other DoD offices and agencies for them to meet mission and business requirements. Our Cybersecurity team performs cyber defensive actions in support of J6 to prevent, detect, respond and recover from adversarial activities.
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Original Posting:July 29, 2026For U.S. Positions: 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.
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Skills Required
- Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI
- Active TS/SCI (preferred)
- DoD 8570 IAT II or higher certification prior to start
- Juniper, Cisco, or Palo Alto certification prior to start
- BS degree (or equivalent military/relevant experience) and 12+ years directly relevant experience
- 3+ years firewall experience within the DoD environment
- Demonstrated experience planning, directing, and managing a firewall team for a similarly sized acquisition
- Demonstrated experience implementing perimeter and internal firewalls in physical and virtual contexts
- Advanced experience managing baseline configurations across numerous firewalls
- Advanced experience evaluating firewall rules to maximize security and minimize redundancy
- Experience researching and fielding new firewall technologies
- People leadership experience: performance assessments, coaching/mentoring, time validation and reporting
- Position is 100% on-site at the Pentagon
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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