SAIC

Firewall Engineer

SAIC • $100K — $130K *
Springfield, VA 22153In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field preferred, or equivalent experience (9+ years)
  • 8-10 years of IT network engineering support experience, including Tier II and III roles
  • Expertise in security devices like Palo Alto, Fortinet FortiGate, and Cisco ASA
  • Experience with SSL encryption/decryption traffic inspection solutions
  • Knowledge of Firewall/DMZ infrastructure maintenance and configuration
  • Experience in quality assurance reviews for engineering change orders
  • Expertise in root cause analysis and risk assessment

Responsibilities

  • Build, design, test, and deploy perimeter security systems
  • Compile records and reports on perimeter operations for performance analysis
  • Assess software and hardware anomalies during the problem management process
  • Manage the transition to operations of perimeter security devices for 24/7 O&M
  • Collaborate with agencies to implement network changes regarding perimeter security
  • Support configuration and testing of replacement perimeter devices
  • Plan and document hardware/software build and refresh cycles
  • Create and maintain standard operating procedures for security hardware/software

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with 2-3 days in-office
  • Opportunity for travel to various NCR offices
  • Engagement in a dynamic security environment
  • Direct support for global customer security needs
  • Participation in cross-agency collaboration
Full Job Description
Job Description

This is a senior firewall position within the Vanguard 2025 Contract, providing general engineering support to multiple firewall and perimeter security systems and devices. The well qualified candidate will possess and apply comprehensive knowledge regarding perimeter security devices. The candidate must be capable of planning and leading the testing, implementation, and maintenance of perimeter security technologies and devices. The candidate must be capable of evaluating performance results, performing risk assessments, and recommending changes affecting perimeter security configuration/implementations. The position directly supports DoS on-site to provide perimeter security protection to over 80,000 customers globally.

This role is hybrid and will require 2-3 days per week in the office. The role also includes some travel to other offices with the NCR.

Responsibilities include:
  • Build, design, test and deploy perimeter security systems.
  • Directs compilation of records and reports concerning perimeter operations and maintenance to analyze the performance of perimeter security systems.
  • Provides input to the problem management process, including assessing and evaluating software and hardware anomalies. Supports the root cause analysis efforts to determine problems and develop remediation activities. Interfaces with vendor support service groups to ensure proper support during outages or periods of degraded system performance.
  • Manages the transition to operations of perimeter security devices for 24x7 O&M.
  • Collaborate with Cross-Bureaus and Agencies to implement network changes as it relates to perimeter security.
  • Supports the configuration and testing of replacement perimeter devices.
  • Plans, documents, and implements hardware and software build and refresh cycles.
  • Create and Maintain standard operating procedures and guides for new and/or existing perimeter hardware and software.
  • Attend weekly teleconferences, onsite meetings, and participates in working groups, as related to constant changing security environment.


Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor degree in a computer science/computer engineering related discipline preferred with (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; May accept additional experience in lieu of degree.
  • 8-10 years IT network engineering support experience (Tier II, Tier III, network infrastructure implementation and maintenance)
  • Expert experience in one or more of the following security devices: Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama management console, Fortinet FortiGate NGFW, A10 Encrypted Traffic Inspection/Application Delivery, and Cisco ESA & ASA
  • Experience developing and configuring SSL encryption/decryption solutions for traffic inspection
  • Experience supporting the configuration and maintenance of Firewall/DMZ infrastructure including Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering technologies (Palo Alto, FortiNet FortiGate)
  • Firsthand experience in developing and providing quality assurance review of engineering change orders relating to the replacement or enhancement of perimeter security hardware and software
  • Experienced with performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation
  • Knowledgeable with configuring Cisco switches
  1. Experienced with network monitoring devices such as NeuralStar or other similar monitoring tools
  2. Experience with Red Hat Linux/CentOS and Ubuntu including administration scripting is a plus

Required Clearance:
  • US Citizenship.
  • Active secret clearance with the ability to obtain a top secret clearance.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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