Senior Firewall Engineer (W2 Contract, Remote)

Job Description:

· Seeking a highly skilled Senior Firewall Engineer to join our Cybersecurity Engineering Team protecting our complex global network by implementing and managing state-of-the-art security tools.

· This position is a 6+ month W2 contract position that can be worked 100% remotely on a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

· U.S. Citizenship is required due to DOD Project ITAR regulations

Responsibilities:

· Design, implement, manage, and maintain network security systems, including firewalls and web proxy systems

· Develop comprehensive documentation, including installation guides, network diagrams, configuration guides, and user tutorials

· Research, prototype, and implement new security-related technology solutions to enhance our security posture

· Provide backup support to other engineers with enterprise tools, including learning new tools and software solutions

· Collaborate with our 24/7 Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) to support their needs and respond to user requests via phone, email, or incident management system

· Analyze network traffic patterns, security requirements, and future growth requirements to inform technical assessments and risk mitigation strategies

Basic Qualifications:

· U.S. Citizenship is required due to DOD Project ITAR regulations

· Education requirements: a High School diploma with 14+ years of relevant experience; OR an A.A. Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience; OR a B.S. Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience; OR a M.S. Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience

Required Skills:

· Strong understanding of networking protocols, including DNS, TCP/IP, and other common transport protocols

· Solid grasp of networking and security principles

· Experience implementing firewall technologies from vendors such as Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Check Point, or Juniper SRX

· Firewall policy development, implementation, and management experience

· Firewall configuration and deployment experience: Network configuration (e.g., VLANs, subnets); Routing configuration (e.g., static routes, OSPF); Rule configuration (e.g., access control lists, security policies)

· Experience in Linux/UNIX Security

· Experience in Splunk SIEM and Cisco FirePOWER

· Proficient in Network Scripting (e.g., Python, XML, CLI, Shell, Bash, etc.)

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

· Industry-recognized certifications, such as Security+, Network+, Palo Alto Networks, or CISCO

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.