Senior Firewall/VPN Engineer

Linchpin-Solutions-Inc; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

FSA

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Educational assistance

Job summary

Linchpin Solutions is seeking a Senior Firewall/VPN Engineer to provide Tier III network engineering support for enterprise firewall, VPN, DMZ, routing, switching, and network security technologies in a DoD-related environment.

The role requires active DoD Secret Clearance, on-site work in Quantico, VA, and collaboration with multiple teams to design, implement, and optimize security infrastructure while supporting incident and problem management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• ITIL Foundation certification required.
• IAT Level III certification (CCNP Security, CISSP, or CASP+) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and implement enterprise network security appliances, including firewalls, VPNs, and DMZs.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to execute network upgrades and service improvements.
• Support Incident & Problem Management including Tier III escalations and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Critical Thinking

Presentations

Cross Domain Solutions

Audit reviews

DoD network security

EIPs

SOPs

Automation

Documentation

Cisco

Juniper

FortiGate

BGP

EIGRP

OSPF

MPLS

ACLs

IPSec

VPN

Zero Trust

ITIL

Jira

Remedy

ServiceNow

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ITIL Foundation

IAT Level III

CCNP Security

CISSP

CASP+

Tools

EIPs

SOPs

Job description

Description

If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in IT, engineering, software development, logistics, or project management, Linchpin Solutions is the place to be! We are currently hiring a dynamic, experienced Senior Firewall/VPN Engineer.

Clearance

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Work Schedule

Onsite Daily

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Firewall/VPN Engineer to provide Tier III network engineering & SME support for enterprise firewall, VPN, DMZ, routing, switching, & network security technologies. Design, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and implement enterprise network security appliances, including firewalls, VPNs, & DMZs. Collaborate with Network Operations, Network Engineering, NOC, Release Management, & project teams to execute network upgrades, maintenance, integrations, performance tuning, & service improvements. Additionally, support Incident & Problem Management, including Tier III escalations and root cause analysis.

General Skillset

• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively and individually
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Ability to give presentations and briefings as needed

Specific Skillset

• Perform daily system checks, review and respond to events reflected in various management tools, and perform server patch management
• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions or DISA Trusted Network Environment
• Conduct system audit reviews and perform maintenance functions as required to ensure system health
• Coordinate efforts with other work centers and personnel to resolve incidents or events related to systems and supporting infrastructure
• Experience implementing and supporting DoD secure network environments, including firewalls, encryption, network separation, VLANs, tunnels, and TACLANES
• Develop & maintain Engineering Implementation Plans (EIPs), network SOPs/TTPs, automation solutions, & technical documentation while identifying opportunities for network automation & best-practice improvements

Requirements

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or a related field
• ITIL Foundation certification required
• IAT Level III certification (CCNP Security, CISSP, or CASP+)

Experience Requirements

• 10+ Years of relevant experience
• At least 3 years of firewall experience, including implementation, routing, protocol analysis, and troubleshooting
• Strong background in network engineering, firewall/VPN technologies, routing, network security, and troubleshooting
• Experience with technologies such as Cisco, Juniper, FortiGate, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VRF, MPLS, ACLs, IPSec, and VPN solutions
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture
• Experience with ITIL practices, including change management, configuration management, and capacity planning
• Prior help desk or software experience with Jira, Remedy, or ServiceNow

Build Your Career With Us

Linchpin Solutions’ professional services organization is committed to delivering qualified candidates that meet or exceed clients’ technical and management expectations. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in IT, engineering, software development, logistics, project management, and other key areas. We provide personnel who become valuable assets to the organizations they serve and contribute to the overall skill diversity and strength of the Linchpin Team.

Career Choices

Linchpin’s success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing the company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create.

Pay Transparency Statement

Linchpin Solutions is committed to compliance with applicable pay transparency laws and regulations. Final compensation for any position will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:

• Relevant prior work experience
• Education and certifications
• Specific skills and competencies
• Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates
• Geographic location

While salary ranges may be provided for a position, these ranges are not a guarantee of final compensation, which may vary based on individual qualifications and the specific requirements of the contract.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, Linchpin Solutions offers a variety of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-funded disability and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational assistance and parental leave

Please note that the specific benefits and compensation details may vary depending on the employee’s position, date of hire, and contract terms.

Cyber Security Message

Linchpin Solutions follows a specific recruiting practice to protect all candidates. We will never request any financial information immediately. Do not reveal confidential or sensitive information without ensuring the request is coming from Linchpin Solutions directly. Please do not hesitate to contact us at [phone] if you suspect any type of social engineering attack such as phishing, spear phishing, baiting, or any other suspicious activity.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.