Lead Firewall Administrator

CDO Technologies, Inc; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CDO Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Team Lead to supervise vendor staff, manage project delivery, and optimize resource use. The role involves coordinating with government users and the Vendor PM to ensure solutions meet requirements and are delivered on time.

The position requires a SECRET clearance, Security+ CE or higher, and CCSE/CCSM or cloud security certifications. Leadership, planning, and strong networking knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Top Secret/High Risk clearance with Tier 5 investigation required.
• Security+ CE or higher certification.
• Check Point CCSE or CCSM certification preferred.
• One of multiple cloud security certifications listed.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for vendor employees and project planning.
• Allocate resources, resolve issues, and monitor performance.
• Coordinate with government and vendor teams to ensure satisfaction.
• Develop specifications for simple to moderately complex problems.

Skills

CheckPoint firewalls

LAN/WAN operations

Incident tickets

IA best practices

Network security

Education

Security+ CE

CCSE / CCSM

Cloud Certifications (AWS/Azure/OCI)

Tools

Check Point Firewall

Job description

Are you ready to apply cutting‑edge technologies to solve real world problems? Do you thrive in an environment where people leverage technology and processes to build innovative and sustainable solutions? You might just be a perfect fit for the CDO team. Since 1995, CDO Technologies has delivered the best solutions for unique business problems in the commercial and federal sectors ranging from Asset Management to IT Services. CDO employees demonstrate integrity, embrace teamwork, and embody a Can Do attitude in the delivery of superior customer service.

Position Description

The Team Lead will provide overall supervision for vendor employees to include, but not limited to, planning, and managing the project professionally, ensuring that work is scheduled properly to obtain maximum use of resources; ensuring that accurate and timely reports are provided. This position has the authority to resolve problems, allocate resources, manage personnel, and monitor operation performance taking direction from the government to ensure complete satisfaction. Works under general supervision, developing the requirements of a product from inception to conclusion. Develops required specifications for simple to moderately complex problems. Coordinates with the Vendor PM, TPOCs, and government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters.

Minimum Experience

• Seven (7) years relevant experience
• Must have working knowledge and understanding of CheckPoint firewalls to include versions R81 and R82 and industry standard network environments to include firewall and security hardware/software.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of Information Assurance Best Practices.
• Must have in depth knowledge of LAN and WAN operations, understanding of how to use Incident Ticket Tracking systems for inputting incident tickets and creating work orders along with a comprehensive knowledge of DOD and DLA security regulations, guidelines, and policies to include, but not limited to, IA standards.
• Must have hands‑on experience with the installation, configuration, and day‑to‑day sustainment of network equipment, to include but not limited to firewalls, proxy servers, cloud services and other network appliances.

Minimum Requirements

• The candidate must possess a High Risk (Confidential, Critical Sensitive IT1) with a Tier 5 investigation (SECRET Clearance).
• Category IAT Level II certification: Security+ CE or higher.
• Category One (one of the following):
  • Checkpoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
  • Checkpoint Certified Security Master (CCSM)
• Category Two‑Cloud Cert (one of the following):
  • AWS CSA Associate
  • AWS CS Specialty AWS Certified Security‑Specialty
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate (MC: Azure SEA)
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert (MC: Azure SAE)
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate (MC Azure Admin Associate)
  • OCI Cloud Ops Pro 2024 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024 Cloud Operations Professional
  • Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist (CCCS) cert

What can a CDO employee expect?

At CDO Technologies, we believe in taking care of our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Our health and welfare benefits include two medical plan options along with a LiveHealth program to see a doctor online anytime day or night. CDO offers dental, vision, and a Flexible Spending Account for medical or childcare. Employees may also enroll in a 401(k) plan with their first paycheck. Full‑time employees also receive company paid short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance. We also provide tuition reimbursement, professional development, and certification reimbursements. Finally, CDO also offers employees a generous leave program including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

CDO is an equal opportunity employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.