Senior IT Analyst (Firewall Network Engineer)

ClearFocus Technologies; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearFocus Technologies seeks a Senior IT Analyst (Firewall Network Engineer) to support FAA I&O networks, focusing on Check Point and Zscaler platforms. The role covers day-to-day firewall operations, incident response, and cybersecurity initiatives in a large enterprise environment.

You will manage Check Point clusters, support Zscaler, and coordinate with network and security teams to ensure secure, available services across the FAA enterprise.

Qualifications

• Check Point firewall clusters administration in a large enterprise.
• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field with 8+ years IT experience, or 12+ years without degree.
• Experience managing firewall environments for large user bases.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Check Point firewall clusters supporting the FAA Internet Access Point (IAP).
• Manage and support the Zscaler Zero Trust platform (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX).
• Implement and manage IPS, Anti-Virus, Anti-Bot, DLP, SSL Interception, and Identity Awareness.
• Monitor, prevent, identify, investigate, and remediate cybersecurity events and threats.
• Support annual security assessments, remediation, and compliance activities, including POA&M tracking and TIC compliance.
• Support annual Cybersecurity Test Facility exercises, including developing and improving incident response procedures.
• Manage traffic and audit logs and maintain historical data supporting SIEM applications.
• Work with network, security, and operations teams to keep enterprise network services available, secure, and intact.

Skills

Check Point expertise

Incident response

Security monitoring

Ticketing system experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Fortinet

Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA/ZDX)

SIEM

ServiceNow

Job description

Senior IT Analyst (Firewall Network Engineer)

• Atlantic, City

POSITION SUMMARY

The Firewall Network Engineer supports the FAA Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) Networks Group, protecting and securing the FAA enterprise network that supports thousands of users and mission-critical NAS systems. The role covers day-to-day operations, cybersecurity initiatives, and infrastructure projects.

SCHEDULE AND REQUIREMENTS

• 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, core hours 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM local time
• U.S. citizenship required
• FAA Personnel Suitability clearance required (AMS 3.14-2)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage multiple Check Point firewall clusters supporting the FAA Internet Access Point (IAP)
• Manage and support the Zscaler Zero Trust platform (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX)
• Implement and manage IPS, Anti-Virus, Anti-Bot, DLP, SSL Interception, and Identity Awareness
• Monitor, prevent, identify, investigate, and remediate cybersecurity events and threats
• Support annual security assessments, remediation, and compliance activities, including POA&M tracking and TIC compliance
• Support annual Cybersecurity Test Facility exercises, including developing and improving incident response procedures
• Manage traffic and audit logs and maintain historical data supporting SIEM applications
• Work with network, security, and operations teams to keep enterprise network services available, secure, and intact

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Check Point subject matter expert: recent, hands-on administration and management of multiple Check Point firewall clusters in a large enterprise environment, able to contribute with minimal training
• Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field and 8 years of IT experience, or 12 years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience managing firewall environments for organizations with 35,000+ users
• Experience preventing, detecting, and remediating cybersecurity incidents
• Experience developing incident response procedures and participating in security assessments
• Experience tracking and resolving incidents through a ticketing system
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; able to work independently and own projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on Fortinet experience
• Hands-on Zscaler experience (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX)
• Experience working with government customers and cross-functional technical teams
• ServiceNow or similar enterprise service management experience