Senior Network Security Engineer DoD-Focused Firewall

Jobtailor; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in United States (New York) seeks a seasoned network security architect to work with the DoD on building a secure, reliable network. You will collaborate with SMEs, customers, vendors, and end users to define network requirements and drive the acquisition, installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of core network components.

You will resolve interoperability issues and design robust boundary security capabilities for production environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with network security and IT systems design.
• 3+ years of experience with firewall and enterprise security design.
• Experience with Palo Alto, Cisco, or Juniper firewalls.
• Experience with packet analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark).
• Experience with monitoring tools and log collectors.
• Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Work with DoD to develop a reliable, secure network.
• Collaborate with SMEs, customers, vendors, and users for network requirements.
• Support acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components.
• Resolve interoperability issues across platforms.
• Design and test new boundary security capabilities.
• Implement tested security capabilities into production environments.
• Identify and support security requirements for network systems.
• Mentor or supervise employees in competencies.

Skills

Network security

IT systems design

Firewall design

Packet analysis

Monitoring tools

DoD security requirements

Mentoring

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Palo Alto firewalls

Cisco firewalls

Juniper firewalls

Job description

Jobtailor in United States (New York) seeks a seasoned network security architect to work with the DoD on building a secure, reliable network. You will collaborate with SMEs, customers, vendors, and end users to define network requirements and drive the acquisition, installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of core network components.

You will resolve interoperability issues and design robust boundary security capabilities for production environments.