Cybersecurity Boundary Defense Technical Lead with Security Clearance

PKH Enterprises, LLC; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PKH Enterprises is seeking a Cybersecurity Boundary Defense Technical Lead to drive the operation, administration, and enhancement of perimeter defense for a federal defense client. The role ensures robust enterprise security across government networks and systems, with active DoD policy alignment and strategic direction at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

The position oversees boundary defense admins, reviews security policy changes, supports incident response, and advances Zero Trust and cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of IA or Cybersecurity experience.
• Minimum 4 years applying DoD cybersecurity policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration of boundary defense technologies.
• Manage enterprise firewall, web proxy, and WAF environments.
• Review, approve, and implement security policy changes.
• Monitor defensive systems and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support cyber incident response activities and investigations.
• Provide technical direction to boundary defense administrators.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend security enhancements.
• Support Zero Trust and cloud security initiatives.

Skills

Firewalls

Web proxies

Web Application Firewalls

Boundary protection technologies

Enterprise network security

Cloud security

Cybersecurity metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cybersecurity Boundary Defense Technical Lead PKH Enterprises is building a team of talented professionals to support a critical cybersecurity mission for a federal customer.
We are currently identifying qualified candidates for this position; however, employment is contingent upon contract award and funding approval.
The Cybersecurity Boundary Defense Technical Lead provides technical leadership for the operation, administration, and enhancement of perimeter defense technologies supporting a federal defense client's cybersecurity mission. This role ensures the effectiveness of enterprise defensive capabilities protecting government networks and systems from cyber threats. Work Location

• Primary duty location: Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
• May support enterprise network enclaves and remote mission locations. Security Clearance
• Active Secret clearance required. Key Responsibilities
• Lead administration of boundary defense technologies.
• Manage enterprise firewall, web proxy, and web application firewall (WAF) environments.
• Review, approve, and implement security policy changes.
• Monitor defensive systems and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support cyber incident response activities and investigations.
• Provide technical direction to boundary defense administrators.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend security enhancements.
• Support Zero Trust and cloud security initiatives.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of IA or Cybersecurity experience.
• Minimum 4 years applying DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Demonstrated experience with: o Firewalls
• Web proxies
• Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
• Boundary protection technologies
• Enterprise network security architecture
• Cloud security solutions
• Cybersecurity metrics and reporting.