A Growing and Dynamic IT organization is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Firewall Engineer to join our team responsible for safeguarding Navy and Department of Defense (DOD) network environments. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in cybersecurity and information security, with specific proficiency in NexGen Firewall (NGFW) platforms, including Forcepoint and Palo Alto.
Key Responsibilities:
- Firewall Administration and Security Compliance: Manage and maintain Forcepoint and Palo Alto firewalls, ensuring optimal security configurations and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Policy Audits: Conduct quarterly audits of firewall policies to assess adherence to established security protocols and standards.
- System Hardening Assessments: Perform routine assessments of system hardening practices, aligning with DOD security technical implementation guides (STIGs) to enhance network security.
- Information Assurance Compliance: Ensure maximum information assurance (IA) compliance of DOD Information Network (DODIN-N) systems, implementing measures to mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities.
Qualifications and Certifications:
- Minimum of two years of progressive experience in cybersecurity and/or information security.
- Over five years of experience with NexGen Firewall (NGFW) platforms, specifically Forcepoint and Palo Alto.
- DoD 8570 Certification is mandatory.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance is required.
Desirable Skills:
- Strong understanding of DoD and Navy Enterprise networks.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
- AWS certifications are considered a plus and may enhance candidacy.
If interested, please apply in directly.
