Firewall Engineer at Leidos Washington DC

Feitong Buke; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 126,100 - 227,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is looking for a Senior Firewall Engineer in Washington DC to support the GSM-O effort at the Pentagon. This position requires expertise in designing and managing firewall technologies such as Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX, and Palo Alto to secure network infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a BS degree, 12+ years of experience, and an active DoD Secret security clearance, along with various security certifications. The role is fully on-site and presents a diverse set of responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of directly relevant experience required.
• 3+ years of Firewall experience within the DoD environment required.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage firewall solutions.
• Monitor firewall performance to mitigate threats.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams.

Skills

Firewall technologies

Cisco ASA

Juniper SRX

Palo Alto

Security networking

Education

BS degree

Job description

Firewall Engineer – Leidos, Washington DC

Leidos' Digital Modernization sector is seeking a Senior Firewall Engineer to support the GSM-O effort. This position is located at the Pentagon and is 100% on-site. This role requires an engineer who can design, implement, and manage complex firewall solutions to ensure the security and integrity of network infrastructure. The ideal candidate has experience with firewall technologies including Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX, and Palo Alto, as well as a strong background in security networking.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions using Cisco ASA/Firepower, Juniper SRX, and Palo Alto.
• Monitor firewall performance and security logs to identify and mitigate potential threats.
• Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures.
• Perform system audits to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with other IT, Security and Network teams to integrate firewall solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network and firewall-related issues promptly and document within ticket systems.
• Maintain and update firewall configurations (security policies/firewall ACLs as approved by Change Management).

Required Clearance and Certifications

• Must have, at minimum, an active DoD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI. An active TS/SCI is preferred.
• Must have DoD 8570 IAT II or higher certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) prior to start.
• Must have a Juniper, Cisco, or Palo Alto certification prior to start.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree and 12+ years of directly relevant experience. Additional military or relevant work experience may be considered lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of Firewall experience within the DoD environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Implementation of Perimeter and Internal Firewalls (both physical and virtual contexts).
• Demonstrated advanced experience in managing standard baseline configuration across numerous firewalls.
• Demonstrated advanced experience in evaluating rules to ensure maximum security while minimizing redundancy in rules.

Pay Range

Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.