Advanced Firewall & Network Security Engineer

Synergy ECP; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy ECP in Columbia, MD is seeking a Firewall Network Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. You will act as SME for the company’s next generation firewall solution, manage firewall operations, document the environment, and implement change control.

You will analyze anomalous network activity, assist in troubleshooting, and contribute to design, installation, and upgrades of perimeter security systems. A MPO polygraph clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Subject matter expert for the customer’s next generation firewall solution.
• Maintain firewall operations and document the current environment.
• Incorporate change management into all processes and procedures.
• Creation of technically detailed reports on firewall block lists, device status, change management, hardware/software upgrades, and other areas.
• Analyze and evaluate anomalous network and system activity.
• Assist in troubleshooting and problem solving a wide variety of client issues. Experience with change control policy and procedures.
• An understanding of DOD information assurance policy and regulations.
• Performing analysis of network security needs and contributes to design, integration, and installation of hardware and software.
• Analyzing, troubleshooting and correcting network problems remotely and on-site.
• Maintaining and administering perimeter security systems such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for firewall solution and maintain operations.
• Document current environment and support change management processes.
• Analyze and report on firewall status, block lists, and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot a wide range of client issues and support change control.

Skills

Firewall expertise

Network security

Troubleshooting

Job description

Synergy ECP in Columbia, MD is seeking a Firewall Network Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. You will act as SME for the company’s next generation firewall solution, manage firewall operations, document the environment, and implement change control.

You will analyze anomalous network activity, assist in troubleshooting, and contribute to design, installation, and upgrades of perimeter security systems. A MPO polygraph clearance is required.