Firewall Network Engineer

Synergy ECP; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider in Maryland seeks a Firewall Network Engineer to manage enterprise firewall operations and evaluate network security. The ideal candidate has over four years of experience in firewall and VPN solutions, with expertise in Cisco, Palo Alto, and Force Point technologies. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on cybersecurity and IT consulting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience with managing enterprise firewall and VPN solutions.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) required.
• Security+ CE certification or equivalent DOD 8570 baseline certification.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for the firewall solution.
• Maintain firewall operations and document current environment.
• Analyze and evaluate anomalous network and system activity.

Skills

Experience with Force Point

Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewalls

Cisco Dynamic VPN (DMVPN)

Change management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Network security analysis tools

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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.

If you are interested in learning more about Synergy and what opportunities may be available to you, let’s start a conversation together! Our team is happy to speak with you about your experience and goals so that they may work with you in finding the kinds of positions that you are most interested in. Feel free to drop off your resume with us via our website or send it along to [e-mail].

Additional information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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