Team Lead Firewall Administrator w/ Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking a Team Lead Firewall Administrator to join our DLA team.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in network security, firewall administration, or related IT disciplines.

• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising technical teams in a network security environment.

• Strong working knowledge of Check Point firewalls, including versions R81 and R82.

• In-depth knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) operations.

•  Experience with installation, configuration, and sustainment of network equipment, including:

  • Firewalls

  •  Proxy servers

  • Cloud-based security services

  •  Other network security appliances

• Familiarity with incident ticket tracking systems and operational workflows.
• Comprehensive understanding of DoD and DLA security regulations, policies, and Information Assurance (IA) standards.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and enterprise network security architectures.

Certifications

• DoD 8570/8140 Baseline Certification (IAT Level II or higher – one required):

  • CompTIA Security+ (Continuing Education)

  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

  • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)

  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

  • GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)

  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+ CE)

  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Security)

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Associate of CISSP

  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

  • Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)

  •  Certified Network Defender (CND)

• Computing Environment Certifications (both required):
• • Category One (one required):
    • Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
    • Check Point Certified Security Master (CCSM)
  • Category Two – Cloud Certification (one required):
    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
    • AWS Certified Security – Specialty
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
    • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) 2024 Cloud Operations Professional
    • Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist (CCCS)

Clearance

• Top Secret clearance with IT1 Critical Sensitive or 5 (T5) investigation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overall supervision and leadership for contractor personnel supporting firewall and network security operations.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate project activities to ensure efficient use of resources and timely execution of tasks.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely reporting to Government stakeholders.
• Exercise authority to resolve technical and operational issues, allocate resources, manage personnel, and monitor performance.
• Execute work under general supervision while managing efforts from project inception through completion.
• Develop requirements and technical specifications for simple to moderately complex network security solutions.
• Coordinate with Vendor Program Manager (PM), Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs), and Government representatives to ensure technical accuracy and user satisfaction.
• Oversee installation, configuration, and sustainment of network security infrastructure, including firewalls, proxy servers, and cloud-based security solutions.
• Ensure compliance with DoD and DLA cybersecurity policies, Information Assurance (IA) standards, and best practices.
• Monitor operational performance and ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and mission requirements.
• Utilize incident ticket tracking systems to manage work orders, track incidents, and ensure timely resolution.

Overview

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: New Cumberland, PA; Columbus, OH; and/or Ft. Belvoir, VA.
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise