Senior Firewall Engineer

CACI; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Senior Firewall Engineer to join the TCS Network Security Services team to research, analyze, and implement enterprise-wide network security capabilities to support customer missions. You will design secure architectures, conduct risk assessments, manage WAN/LAN/IDS, and oversee incident response, SOP development, and tooling.

A TS/SCI clearance is required and DoD 8570 IAT II certifications are expected.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required and ability to obtain polygraph.
• 5+ years in network security within large-scale enterprise environments.
• DoD 8140.01/8570.01-M IAT Level II compliant certifications.
• Experience with firewalls, routers/switches, IDS/IPS, and Unix/Windows systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, test, and implement secure network architectures.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide design recommendations.
• Manage WAN/LAN/CAN security and incident management.
• Oversee security infrastructure maintenance and configuration.
• Lead incident investigations and develop corrective actions.
• Develop SOPs for security tools and report on new technologies.

Skills

Network security

Security architecture

Risk assessment

Incident response

Security tooling

Communication with leadership

Education

BA/BS in IT or Cybersecurity

Tools

Palo Alto

Juniper

Cisco

FireEye

F5

VMware

Job description

Job Title: Senior Firewall Engineer Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local* * *

The Opportunity

As a member of the TCS Network Security Services (NSS) team, you will work with both corporate and customer leadership to research, analyze, and implement enterprise-wide network security solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, analysis, testing, and implementation of state-of-the-art secure network architectures.
• Conduct risk assessment and provide design recommendations.
• Manage WAN, LAN, CAN, and remote network security as well as incident and problem management.
• Oversee security infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, and advanced configuration. (firewalls, F5 load balancers, web gateways, mail gateways, IDS, and management tools).
• Oversee the reporting, documentation, and investigation of all security-related incidents; lead the development and implementation of corrective measures.
• Develop and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs) for security tools.
• Evaluate and report on new network Security technologies to enhance the capabilities of the network.
• Act as liaison to the contract and customer management, and government Designated Approving Authority (DAA) regarding network security status, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active TS/SCI (Post-hire: Must be able to successfully pass/maintain a U.S. Government Polygraph)
• BA/BS Degree in a related field (IT, Cybersecurity, and other related fields) Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum 5 years of related technical experience in Network Security with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a high-paced, diverse environment.
• DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliant certification (current)
• Post-hire: Must be able to successfully obtain/maintain CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 120 days of start date
• Experience with Firewalls (e.g. Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco, etc.)
• Experience with Routers/Switches (e.g. Juniper, Cisco, etc.)
• Experience with Intrusion Detection Systems/IDS Products (e.g. FireEye, F5 Load Balancer, Cisco FTD, etc.)
• Experience with Unix, RHELS OS, Windows Enterprise AD, VMware

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers – every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$75,200-$158,100

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.