Firewall engineer job description

NETWORK ENGINEER FIREWALL ENGINEER

Contract 12+ Months, 40 hours weekly, US Citizen, On Site

Client has Covid 19 protocol in place... Must be vaccinated

The Network Engineer/ Firewall Engineer's primary role is to build, implement, maintain, and support firewalls and other network security devices. The Network Engineer/Firewall Engineer works with team members and system support personnel with issues related to connectivity and policy administration. Secondary responsibilities include configuring, maintaining and supporting local and wide area network hardware and communication links. Individual will also troubleshoot network performance issues, as well as analyze network traffic

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Ensure the stable operation and efficient performance of company networks. 2. Install, configure and troubleshoot network hardware and equipment. 3. Primary administration of Firewalls (policy configurations, monitoring, software updates and auditing), load balancers and DNS/DHCP. 4. Configure and troubleshoot IPSEC VPNs. 5. Perform in depth analysis utilizing logs, packet captures and monitoring tools for root cause analysis of critical events. 6. Monitor and report on compliance with security policies. 7. Conduct research on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts. 8. Maintain policies for asset management; including maintenance of component inventory, hardware lifecycle, software releases and run books. 9. Maintain connectivity and uptime service level agreements. 10. Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 5+ years working as a Network Engineer with 2+ years of firewall administration. Expert knowledge of Firewall technologies; Juniper, ASA and Palo Alto Firewall Platforms. Experience with load balancing technologies such as F5 LTM and Citrix NetScaler. Experienced in using In-depth protocol analysis tools such as Wireshark and Splunk. Ability to analyze device and traffic logs, extensive knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stack and firewall Additional skills in Cisco IOS and Nexus networking technologies, InfoBlox, Cisco ISE a plus Current JNSIP-SEC,CCNA-SEC certification a plus

Experience in DFAR and NIST compliance documentation a plus. WORKING CONDITIONS Standard office environment.

Company DescriptionGCR is a nationwide, full-service, one-stop technical staffing agency committed to integrity at every point of contact.

At GCR, you will discover a reliable source of both short-term and long-term quality staffing solutions, covering the full life cycle, across all industries including information technology, design engineering, research and development, and manufacturing. Our experienced, stable and technically knowledgeable recruiters quickly and successfully match the right person to the right job, because we establish and maintain relationships with every client and every candidate.

A GCR match goes far beyond the technical skill set you request. A GCR match is a person who also brings the personal qualities, character, and intangible assets to precisely fit your company culture.

• Firewall Engineer required to manage and maintain the day-to-day security operations and system change lifecycle of our client's security devices and tools. This includes Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and Web Proxy servers. The ideal candidate will provide senior-level technical support for all perimeter security devices. Responsibilities Security Analyst
• Manage and maintain the configuration/availability and system lifecycle of all key perimeter/internal firewall devices. Respond to incident escalation requirements from security tools and support functions.
• Evaluate, architect, implement, and support network monitoring tools and services. Deployment/upgrade of network security operations supported equipment. Monitor and investigate network and system events to preemptively determine attack.
• Collaborate with technical teams to identify, resolve, and mitigate vulnerabilities
• Oversee hardware and software upgrade program for the services provided.
• Firewall policy development and maintenance

• Qualifications
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to multitask with minimal or no supervision.

ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security and IT Managed Services. With 24+ years of stellar past performance, ActioNet is the premier Trusted Innogrator!

Why ActioNet?

At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:

• We are committed to make ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters
• We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence
• We are committed to give back to our Community , help others and make the world a better place for our next generation

ActioNet is proud to be named as a Top Workplace for the ninth year in a row (2014 - 2022). We have 98% of Customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health and well-being of our nation.

What's in It For You?

As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees and our communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy and a desire to develop your skills, experience and career. Are you ready to make a difference?

ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Washington, DC
Active Secret clearance required
@Orchard LLC is seeking a skilled Firewall Engineer with strong experience with Palo Alto firewalls in support of the Enterprise IT Operations for the CIO office for a Civilian Federal Agency. This network engineer position will perform a variety of complex assignments associated with managing and controlling network infrastructures in a high paced environment with a variety of cutting-edge technologies supporting the organization's enterprise network functions.

Duties may include:

• Design, Operate, and Maintain Palo Alto Enterprise and NextGen Firewalls (on-prem and cloud deployed) for the agency
• Monitor, Manage, and Test firewall rulesets to ensure desired functionality and meet organizational operational requirements
• Must be able to support current and upcoming engineering projects as set by the Program Management staff or Team Lead
• Provide technical recommendations for system upgrades, technical refreshes, or new builds per requirements set by the Project Management staff or Team Lead
• Be a technical resource or lead for individual projects when his or her knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the project group or task
• Provide documentation support for designs, implementations, configurations, knowledge base articles
• Provide technical support to end-users or groups regarding connectivity issues
• Configure user access, end-user applications, and assist with other duties, as requested
• Adhere to Change Management process
• Must be able to multitask a variety of projects and tasks
• Develop detailed documentation to describe Network and Firewall deployment, configuration, upgrading, and maintenance for Change Management requests and Knowledge Content libraries

Skills and Experience:
Required:

• Candidates must have an active SECRET clearance
• Candidates must have at least 5 years applied experience with the following:
• 3 years of Applied expert experience with Palo Alto Next Generation Firewalls Configuration, Maintenance, and understanding of Firewall Rules, Zones, Wildfire, Global Protect is a must
• Cloud Based Networking to include configuration and support of Network security gateways, Resource Groups provisioning, Network segments, Virtual Gateways, VWan Routing, Network Firewalls (Palo Alto and Microsoft Based)
• VMWare configuration, support and maintenance to include ESXI support
• SnapCenter Configurations, Modifications
• Measure system performance, control system security, and / or extend operating system capabilities to support local requirements to include azure cloud services
• Preferred Azure Cloud Network Experience

Established in 2010, @Orchard LLC, also known as, Talent Orchard has an exceptional reputation, providing staffing solutions to time-sensitive, talent scarcity issues to deliver better talent management ROI. Our specialty lies in the critical area of program talent acquisition and resource management, not in one narrow skillset, but across many areas of technical and functional delivery. To learn more about our other exciting opportunities, visit our Jobs Page at www.at Orchard.com .