Firewall Network Engineer

Synergy ECP; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy ECP in Columbia, MD is seeking a Firewall Network Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. You will act as SME for the company’s next generation firewall solution, manage firewall operations, document the environment, and implement change control.

You will analyze anomalous network activity, assist in troubleshooting, and contribute to design, installation, and upgrades of perimeter security systems. A MPO polygraph clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Subject matter expert for the customer’s next generation firewall solution.
• Maintain firewall operations and document the 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.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for firewall solution and maintain operations.
• Document current environment and support change management processes.
• Analyze and report on firewall status, block lists, and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot a wide range of client issues and support change control.

Skills

Firewall expertise

Network security

Troubleshooting

Job description

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

Requirements

• 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.

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.