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.

Washington, DC

Hybrid

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