Role Description:
● Manage Firewalls including; upgrades, policy administration, and validation.
● Knowledge of multiple Firewall types: Check Point and Palo Alto
● Review and implement changes consistent with existing Firewall policies.
● Review and update documentation to ensure consistency with current procedures.
● Manage and tune other hardware and software such as IDS/IPS, URLFiltering, Application Control, Antivirus, Advanced Malware detection).
● Ability to work outside of normal business hours to support outage resolution, planned maintenance, or to implement an upgrade.
Required Qualifications & Education:
● Five (5) plus years’ experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
● Four (4) plus years’ of experience configuring and administering carrier class firewalls using Check Point.
● In-depth knowledge of security operations, including firewall rules and security policies.
● Strong networking ability and knowledge of firewall platforms to assist in rapid identification and isolation of issues during incidents and outages.
● Packet Capture analysis skills, troubleshooting traffic and latency issues on all layers (OSI).
● Customer Service and consistency updating leads and management on assigned tasks.
Desired Qualifications:
● Enduring Curiosity: A relentless desire to learn and solve complex problems.
● Innate Passion for Challenges: A deep appreciation for the journey and process of mastering skills.
● External Drive for Proficiency: A strong motivation to excel in consulting, IT, cybersecurity, and industry best practices.
Clearance and Location Requirements:
● Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information.
● This job requires to be on-site 3 days/week, either in Washington, DC, or Manassas, VA.
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