Firewall Network Engineer

Synergy ECP; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Firewall Network Engineer to enhance their cybersecurity team. This role involves acting as a subject matter expert for next-generation firewall solutions, maintaining firewall operations, and documenting the current environment. You'll analyze network security needs, troubleshoot client issues, and ensure adherence to change management processes. Join a dedicated team that provides critical services to the U.S. Intelligence and Defense Communities, delivering innovative capabilities that enhance national security. If you have a passion for cybersecurity and a commitment to excellence, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience managing enterprise firewall and VPN solutions.
• CCNP and Security+ CE certification required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for next generation firewall solutions.
• Maintain firewall operations and document current environment.

Skills

Firewall Management

Troubleshooting

Network Security Analysis

Change Management

Client Issue Resolution

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Force Point

Palo Alto

Cisco ASA

Cisco Dynamic VPN (DMVPN)

Job description

Description

Synergy is looking for Firewall Network Engineer to join our team. Job duties are as follows:

• Act as a subject matter expert for the customer’s next generation firewall solution.
• Maintain firewall operations and document 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience with managing enterprise firewall and VPN solutions.
• Experience with Force Point, Palo Alto, and Cisco ASA firewalls required.
• Experience with Cisco Dynamic VPN (DMVPN) technology.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
• Security+ CE certification or equivalent DOD 8570 baseline certification.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED

• Must be fully cleared with the appropriate MPO client polygraph.

About Us

Formed in July of 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, MD, our talented, dedicated staff provide a broad range of services in cybersecurity, software, data transport solutions, systems engineering, and IT services to the U.S. Intelligence and Defense Communities. We deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by continually improving Performance (ECP). This is what sets us apart and enables us to be an autonomous yet agile business delivering huge results and meeting our customers’ evolving demands. Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.

Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.