Senior-Level InfoSec Firewall Engineer

Senior-Level InfoSec Firewall Engineer

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value. ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.

Job Description

ProSidian seeks a Senior-Level InfoSec Firewall Engineer Consultant focusing on Cyber-Security/Information Security (INFOSEC) and IT Effectiveness Solution related issues, to support and maintain the Information Technology (IT) and Service Support Structures on behalf of a Federal Agency INFOSEC Directorate. INFOSEC provides a wide range of information security support services to client Members, Committees, Leadership Offices, and staff. The primary objective is to ensure the continued operation of the systems that protect the Client Agency network against unauthorized access, modification of data, and malicious activity. These systems require continuous management and monitoring to ensure they are functioning as expected and to analyze and respond to alerts as they occur. The selected Senior-Level InfoSec Firewall Engineer Consultant will work collaboratively as part of a team of six personnel for on-site support to work The Federal Agency INFOSEC Directorate. This position may require the ability to work shifts, and be on-call, to provide 24/7 technical support for the Client Agency information security technology infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The Client Agency has established a security architecture consisting of high availability, load balanced systems providing the necessary protection required for The Client Agency assets. The On-Site Senior-Level InfoSec Firewall Engineer Consultant will primarily provide support to INFOSEC as described above, Monday-Friday excluding Federal holidays, during an eight-hour shift. This position may require the ability to work alternate hours as required to provide technical support for The Client Agency information security technology infrastructure. This position may require travel on an as-needed basis. Travel time should be less than 4% of the period of performance.

IDEAL CANDIDATE CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE: In addition to the requirements and ability to provide the services listed, the ideal Senior-Level InfoSec Firewall Engineer candidate meets the below requirements:

• Bachelor's degree a computer-related field plus 5 years of professional experience or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated experience and advanced knowledge of security systems analysis, testing, and documentation;
• Knowledge of virtual environments, network operating systems, mobile device environments, and data encryption methods;
• Demonstrated expertise in communication protocols, network operating systems, servers, firewall implementation, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) Systems, and advanced malware detection systems.
• Must be able to multi-task and work independently on moderate to complex assignments using independent professional discretion and judgment as well as transition quickly between projects with minimal supervision;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with elected officials, senior staff, information systems professionals, and technical and non-technical users;
• Ability to comprehend and integrate complex computer technology and software into an effective information systems security program. Must have the ability to verify the solution meets the requirements;
• Unless otherwise stated, a minimum of a secret security clearance preferred,
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, users, contractors, and vendors; and
• One or more of the following Certifications preferred (CISSP, GIAC, EnCE, CCE, CEH).

WORKPLACE DELIVERABLES: Workplace deliverables (on-site) for the Senior-Level InfoSec Firewall Engineer Consultant as part of The ProSidian Cybersecurity INFOSEC Engagement Team includes documentation, briefings, and analysis reports related to the following activities:

• Monitoring security systems including IDS and firewalls;
• Monitoring mobile threat platforms;
• Conducting analysis of active and potential virtual server problems, and providing recommendations for their resolution;
• Review and revise security procedures and policies as needed;
• Assist in the analysis of correlated events and their resolution;
• Provide general security-relevant services required to support INFOSEC.

LOCATION | PLACE OF WORK | WORK ENVIRONMENT: The Cybersecurity INFOSEC Threat Intelligence Engineer on The ProSidian Engagement Team shall perform work at The Client Agency Office Buildings located in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area. For all other Cybersecurity INFOSEC roles on The ProSidian Engagement Team, work shall be conducted at The Client Agency facilities located in the Manassas, Virginia area with the periodic requirement to work at The Client Agency office buildings in the Washington, DC area. INFOSEC shall provide workspace, equipment, and software required to complete all work necessary to support and maintain the information technology (IT) and service support structures on behalf of a Federal Agency INFOSEC Directorate.

Qualifications

Qualifications For Senior-Level InfoSec Firewall Engineer: INFOSEC requires a Senior-Level InfoSec Firewall Engineer to provide support in the following tasks:

• Minimum 5 years of experience configuring and administering firewall technologies including but not limited: carrier class Checkpoint Firewalls; Barracuda Web Application Firewalls (WAF); and FireMon Security Manager - Proactive Firewall Management.
• Has in-depth knowledge of security operations, including firewall rules and security policies.
• Strong networking ability and knowledge of firewall platforms to assist in rapid identification and isolation of issues during incidents and outages.
• Collaborates to design, plan and implement new firewall architectures, upgrades, and features as necessary.
• Assist in the administration of all Information Security firewalls. Performing updates, upgrades, policy administration and validation.
• The engineer will assist in reviewing and implementing customer changes consistent with existing policies.
• The engineer will review and update the documentation to ensure consistency with current procedures.
• Manage and tune additional software blades associated with firewall architecture. (IPS, URL, Application Control, AV, Advanced Malware detection).
• Regular review of Web Application Firewall (WAF) events to identify anomalous behavior.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours to support outage resolution, planned maintenance or to implement an upgrade. Perform other official duties as assigned.

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders at all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and actions, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

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