Senior Network Firewall Lead — TS/SCI with Poly

CACI International Inc; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,800 - 265,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness benefits

Financial benefits

Retirement options

Continuing education

Job summary

A prominent defense contractor seeks a skilled Network Firewall Lead in Virginia to oversee the design and maintenance of secure firewall infrastructure. This role requires strong leadership over the firewall team, exceptional knowledge of firewall platforms, and a deep understanding of networking protocols. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least 10 years of experience, and TS/SCI with Poly clearance. The salary range is competitive, reflecting the expertise required and the importance of national security efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 10+ years of related work experience.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the Firewall team.
• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of firewall solutions.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Expert-level knowledge of major firewall platforms

Hands-on experience with network security concepts

Strong communication skills

Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

10+ years of related work experience

TS/SCI with Poly

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco ASA

Forcepoint

Job description

A prominent defense contractor seeks a skilled Network Firewall Lead in Virginia to oversee the design and maintenance of secure firewall infrastructure. This role requires strong leadership over the firewall team, exceptional knowledge of firewall platforms, and a deep understanding of networking protocols. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least 10 years of experience, and TS/SCI with Poly clearance. The salary range is competitive, reflecting the expertise required and the importance of national security efforts.