Cyber Security Firewall Engineer

Jobs via Dice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary

Insurance benefits including medical and dental

401k plan

Paid leave

Job summary

A federal contractor is in search of a Cyber Security Firewall Engineer to enhance their network security measures. The role involves deploying advanced firewall solutions and ensuring the integrity of network systems against cyber threats. This is an entry-level position suitable for network professionals looking to pivot into cybersecurity, offering competitive compensation and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in firewall/network engineering.
• Hands-on skills with enterprise technologies like Palo Alto, Azure, Cisco.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and switching.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure network security products like firewalls.
• Manage firewall rules and troubleshoot network issues.
• Support micro-segmented datacenter solutions.

Skills

Proficiency with Azure

Network administration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco

Juniper

Windows

Linux/Unix

Job description

Business Operational Concepts (BOC) is a recognized leader in providing Technical and Program Management Services, Information Technology, and Support.

BOC has enabled their Government and Commercial clients to achieve their organizational initiatives through high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective professional services and solutions. We provide a positive working environment with opportunities for advancement in our growing Federal sector workforce.

We offer an excellent compensation package, including a generous salary, insurance (medical, dental, etc.), paid leave, 401k plan, and more. We are committed to diversity and believe customer satisfaction comes first.

Job Summary:

Business Operational Concepts (BOC) is seeking a Cyber Security Firewall Engineer to work with our federal client. The primary duties include configuring and administering enterprise-grade network security tools such as Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Azure Premium Firewall, Office365 Defender, Akamai WAF, and others. The candidate will work closely with a team of security engineers to protect the network from various cyber threats.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in network administration, with proficiency in enterprise network infrastructure technologies like firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, and VPNs. Hands-on technical skills are essential to deploy, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot security technologies within the client’s environment. This position is suitable for network administrators aiming to advance into cybersecurity.

During the role, the candidate will gain exposure to various security technologies for vulnerability scanning, malware detection, intrusion prevention, firewall management, incident response, and SIEM systems, including SentinelOne, Palo Alto firewalls, Microsoft Security Suite, and CyberArk.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, operate, troubleshoot network security products such as Palo Alto firewalls, Azure Premium Firewall, Microsoft Defender, Gigamon, and Akamai WAF.
• Implement and manage firewall rules, troubleshoot network issues, evaluate emerging security technologies, and deploy new security products.
• Design and maintain highly available firewall solutions, build and optimize rulesets, and manage network services like traffic management, routing, and QoS.
• Support micro-segmented datacenter solutions with Palo Alto firewalls and transition to Azure cloud firewalls.
• Configure VPN solutions, manage firewall services, and respond to security audits and customer support requests.
• Develop documentation and provide escalation support as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of firewall/network engineering experience.
• Proficiency with enterprise technologies such as Azure, Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, VPNs, Active Directory, Windows, Linux/Unix.
• Understanding of networking protocols and concepts like TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, and common protocols.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CompTIA Network+/Security+, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Palo Alto PCNSE, CISSP, VMWare VCA-NV.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development

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