The Firewall Network Engineer will support day-to-day operations, cybersecurity initiatives, and infrastructure projects focused on maintaining a secure, resilient, and compliant network environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple Check Point Firewall clusters supporting the FAA Internet Access Point (IAP).
- Manage and support the Zscaler Zero Trust platform, including Internet Access (ZIA), Private Access (ZPA), and Digital Experience (ZDX).
- Implement and manage advanced security capabilities including Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Anti-Virus, Anti-Bot, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), SSL Interception, and Identity Awareness.
- Monitor, prevent, identify, investigate, and remediate cybersecurity events and threats.
- Participate in annual security assessments, remediation efforts, and compliance activities, including POAM tracking and Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) compliance requirements.
- Support annual Cybersecurity Test Facility exercises, including the development and enhancement of incident response procedures.
- Manage traffic and audit logs for enterprise security systems and maintain historical data supporting Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) applications.
- Collaborate with network, security, and operations teams to ensure the availability, integrity, and security of enterprise network services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field and 8 years of IT experience, or 12 years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.
- Experience managing firewall environments supporting large-scale organizations with 35,000+ users.
- Hands-on experience with Check Point, Fortinet, and Zscaler technologies, including monitoring, administration, and troubleshooting.
- Experience preventing, detecting, and remediating cybersecurity incidents and events.
- Experience developing incident response procedures and participating in security assessments.
- Experience tracking, managing, and resolving incidents through a ticket management system.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of projects and work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting large enterprise environments with more than 35,000 users.
- Experience working collaboratively with technical teams, stakeholders, and government customers.
- Experience supporting both remote and onsite operations.
- Experience using enterprise service management platforms; ServiceNow experience is a plus.
Salary: $100K to $110K
Work Location and Schedule
- Primary Location: Remote with the ability to commute to the FAA in Atlanta, GA
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, core hours 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM local time
- Telework may be permitted when determined to be in the best interest of the Government
- FAA Personnel Suitability clearance required (AMS 3.14-2)
Benefits: Concept Solutions offers a competitive benefits and salary package you would receive from a large company. We offer health, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as a comprehensive 401(k) plan with matching and immediate vesting.
