Firewall Team Lead

Apex Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

ESPP

HSA

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Lead Cisco Firewall Engineer in Washington, DC (40% remote). The role is a 6-month contract to permanent hire with an hourly rate of $89–$98 on W-2. Starting permanent salary is $194,000 plus full benefits.

You will lead a firewall team, design and implement firewall solutions, and collaborate with IT, security, and network teams. The ideal candidate has 12+ years of experience, TS/SCI eligibility, and strong Cisco/Juniper experience with IDS expertise.

Qualifications

• Top Secret / SCI eligibility required.
• 12+ years of overall work experience.
• 3–5+ years of Cisco firewall experience (Firepower and/or ASA).
• Demonstrated knowledge in planning, directing, and managing a firewall team.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions using Cisco ASA/Firepower, Juniper SRX and Palo Alto.
• Monitor firewall performance and security logs to identify threats.
• Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures.
• Perform system audits to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with IT, security and network teams to integrate firewall solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve firewall issues and document in ticket systems.
• Maintain and update firewall configurations with approved change management.

Skills

Cisco Firewall

Firepower

ASA Firewalls

Cisco & Juniper Experience

IDS

Tools

Cisco ASA/Firepower

Juniper SRX

Palo Alto

Job description

Job#: 3041106

Job Description:

(40% Remote/Washington D.C.) - Lead Cisco Firewall Engineer -

$89.00 - $98.00 / Hourly Rate

Apex Systems has an Immediate Need for a (40% Remote) Lead Cisco Firewall Engineer in Washington DC (Pentagon) !!! This will be an estimated "6 Month Contract to Permanent Hire" opportunity, supporting one of our Largest Government Clients on the East Coast! Please See Below for all Position Details & How To Apply.

- Job Title: Lead Cisco Firewall Engineer

- Location: 40% Remote / Washington DC (Pentagon)

- Contract Layout: estimated "6 Month Contract to Permanent Hire"

- Hourly Rate on Contract: $89.00 - $98.00 / Hourly on W-2

- Starting Salary at Permanent Hire: $194,000 & Full Benefits

REQUIREMENTS

• Top Secret / SCI (Eligibility)
• 12+ Years of Overall Work Experience
• 3-5+ Years of Cisco Firewall Experience (Firepower and/or Cisco ASA Firewalls)
• Demonstrated knowledge in planning, directing, and managing a Firewall Team
• Cisco & Juniper Experience
• Strong IDS Experience

Job Description

• Design, Implement 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 polices/firewall ACLs as approved by Change Management)

Serve as a People Leader for personnel supporting the Firewall Task Area:

• Serve as the focal point for all firewall tasks, operations, projects, and assessments
• Ensure all tasks are delivered according to timelines
• Provide written reports and oral briefings to the Government Task Lead and PMO Team
• Conduct annual performance assessments to include periodic check ins.
• Validate/approve time charging for both Leidos and vendor personnel.
• Provide coaching/mentoring to personnel.
• Develop and Execute Continual Service Improvement technical strategies to modify and enhance operational processes and impact strategic project/program goals and business results.

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers an HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program.
• Other discounts.
• On-demand training program.
• Certification prep.
• Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts.
• Other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources.
• Certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804‑523‑8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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