Network Security Specialist II Firewall Administrator

GovSG is seeking a Firewall Administrator to support the defense and daily operations of a RDT&E network for a U.S. Government customer. This role focuses heavily on foundational troubleshooting and daily network maintenance. The ideal candidate must possess a strong analytical mindset, a solid grasp of network troubleshooting principles, and the readiness to assist senior staff with firewall configurations and continuous monitoring. This position is on-site in San Diego, CA. Position Duties Configuration, management, and daily maintenance of Palo Alto firewalls. Perform routine network maintenance and act as the frontline troubleshooter for network security and connectivity issues. Manage, review, and maintain Access Control Lists (ACLs) and process port exception requests. Assist in ensuring that Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other routine security updates are properly applied and documented. Other duties as assigned Position Required Location: Must be able to work 100% on-site in San Diego, CA. 4 years of relevant experience Drafting and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Experience as a Palo Alto Firewall Administrator Experience with DoD STIGs Certifications: Must hold a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification. Acceptable certifications include ONE of the following: CompTIA Security+ CompTIA CySA+ CCNA - Security GICSP GSEC SSCP Working knowledge of the OSI network model (specifically network traffic flow). Basic knowledge of Ports, Protocols, Services, and Management (PPSM). Working knowledge of network configuration for standard switches and routers. Basic understanding of vulnerability research, hardware exploitation, and physical security. Working knowledge of Windows Server core elements (Domain Controllers, Active Directory, Registry, GPO creation, DISM, SCCM). Knowledge of web development, HTML structure, and foundational Cloud elements. Salary $100,000- $118,000. Actual compensation offered to candidate will vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer. Why You’ll Want to Work at GovSG Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO and company matched 401k Development opportunities through comprehensive training suite Ability to make an impact supporting the warfighter Opportunities to engage with the community through volunteering The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. GovSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know your Rights: If you would like more information, please visit GovSG participates in E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr