Firewall Administrator

TEKsystems
$50.00 - $65.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan, relocation assistance
United States, Virginia, King George
Apr 01, 2025
Firewall Administrator/Engineer (RDT&E) Location: Dahlgren, VA (Relocation Assistance Provided) Company: TEKsystems Overview: TEKsystems is seeking a skilled Cisco FTD/Firepower (FMC) Firewall Administrator/Engineer to provide design, engineering, operation, and maintenance support for firewall systems on classified and unclassified Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) networks. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining network and security infrastructure, utilizing best practices and current technologies to enhance the RDT&E environment. The Firewall Administrator will also assess the security risks of proposed firewall modifications. Responsibilities: - Firewall and Network Security Management: Establish and enforce approved policies to manage firewall and network security systems. - Security Analysis and Implementation: Analyze network security requirements and implement perimeter security changes. - Design and Troubleshooting: Design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot various network firewall technologies using industry best practices for security, disaster recovery, business continuity, and change control. - Subject Matter Expertise: Coordinate and troubleshoot with customers, infrastructure support activities, and business units. - Documentation: Develop network documentation of security infrastructure. - Performance Monitoring: Monitor network performance and implement performance tuning as necessary. - System Maintenance: Install software, apply patches, manage file systems, and monitor firewall system performance. - Data Backup and Restoration: Perform data backups and restoration of managed systems. - Certification and Accreditation: Assist in the certification and accreditation process for managed systems and networks. - Hardware and Software Deployment: Install and deploy new firewall hardware and software. - IDS/IPS Support: Support IDS/IPS functionality. - Log Review: Review daily logs for managed systems and report unusual activity. - SOP Development: Participate in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for managed systems and applications. - Collaboration: Collaborate with IT staff on projects and initiatives. - Reporting: Provide input for monthly progress and status reports. Qualifications: - Experience: Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Education: High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. - Certification: Must hold a DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II certification. - Technical Skills: Strong understanding of firewall functions and operations (proxy, proxy-arp, NAT, stateful packet inspection, circuit layer gateways, and application layer gateway). Experience with Next Generation and web application firewalls. - Scripting and OS Knowledge: Shell scripting experience and basic knowledge of various operating systems (Microsoft Windows, Linux, Unix) and their network inter-communications. - Networking: Experience with TCP/IP protocols and the OSI model as they apply to production systems and networks. - Software Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). - Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and external contacts. - Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Desired Skills: - Firewall Engineering: Background with Cisco FTD or McAfee firewalls. (Palo Alto also nice to have!) - Web Application Firewalls: Experience with F5 Web Application Firewalls (WAF), SSL offloading, secure remote access, high availability/redundancy configurations, and network analysis tools. - IPv6 Implementation: Experience with IPv6 network and application implementations. - DoD Guidelines: Familiarity with Department of Defense security guidelines and policies is highly desired. Physical Demands: - Ability to lift 25 or more pounds. - Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods. - Ability to twist, bend, and squat periodically. Security Clearance Requirements: - Must hold a Top Secret security clearance. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in King George,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.