Firewall Administrator

Firewall Administrator

We are seeking a Firewall Administrator to join our team supporting the DLA's Firewall Administration Support Services team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge and accomplishment in monitoring and analyzing Firewall system logs.
• Works under general supervision, developing the requirements of a product from inception to conclusion.
• Develops required specifications for simple to moderately complex problems.
• Coordinates with the Vendor PM, TPOCs, and government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters.
• Ability to formulate Security policy and manage Security configuration.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Secret Clearance with IT-I eligibility
• Active DoD approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II or higher (ex. Security+)
• Active Computing Environment certification (one of the following):
• CCSA
• CCSE
• CCSM
• Active Category Two-Cloud certification (one of the following):
• AWS CSA Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architect-Associate
• AWS CS Specialty AWS Certified Security-Specialty
• MC: Azure SEA Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate
• MC: Azure SAE Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• MC Azure Admin Associate Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate
• OCI Cloud Ops Pro 2024 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024 Cloud Operations Professional
• Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist (CCCS) cert

Minimum Experience:

• Five (5) years of relevant experience to include the following:
• Working knowledge of Firewalls.
• Working knowledge and understanding of industry standard network environments to include firewall and security hardware/software.
• Working knowledge of Information Assurance Best Practices.
• In depth knowledge of LAN and WAN operations.
• Knowledge of industry standard Incident Ticket Tracking systems for inputting incident tickets and creating work orders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DOD and DLA security regulations, guidelines, and policies, to include, but not limited to, IA standards.
• Working knowledge of the installation, configuration, and day-to-day sustainment of network equipment, to include but not limited to firewalls and other network appliances.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Location: Columbus, OH | New Cumberland, PA | Ft. Belvoir, VA
• Type of environment: Hybrid
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 10% - 25%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

US Citizen Secret

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.