Firewall Administrator Lead

ESM • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Enterprise Solutions and Management (ESM) is hiring a Firewall Administrator Lead to support an enterprise-level program in a federal environment. The role provides overall supervision and management of contractor personnel, including project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and performance monitoring. The Lead ensures work is completed efficiently and reports are accurate and timely, resolves operational issues, manages personnel and resources, and monitors performance in accordance with government direction and requirements. Under general supervision, the role develops product requirements from initial planning through completion and prepares specifications for simple to moderately complex projects. The position coordinates with the Vendor Project Manager, Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives (COTRs), and government user representatives on technical matters, solutions, and user satisfaction.

Requirements

• Five years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of firewalls and industry-standard network environments, including firewall and security hardware and software.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of LAN and WAN operations.
• Knowledge of industry-standard incident ticket tracking systems for entering incident tickets and creating work orders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DoD and DLA security regulations, guidelines, and policies, including IA standards.
• Working knowledge of installing, configuring, and sustaining network equipment, including firewalls and other network appliances.
• DoD 8570 baseline certification at IAT Level II.
• Computing Environment Certification: CCSA, CCSE, CCNA, CCNP-E, CCIE-EI, CCIE-EW, CCSM, Illumio ZTS Specialist, or Illumio ZTS Expert.
• Minimum Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and oversee contractor activities to meet project requirements.
• Ability to assign tasks, manage resources, resolve operational issues, and monitor employee performance.
• Skill in resource allocation and workload management to maximize productivity, maintain schedules, and provide timely and accurate reporting.
• Ability to develop and document product requirements and technical specifications for simple to moderately complex projects.
• Ability to coordinate with project managers, COTRs, and government stakeholders to communicate requirements, resolve technical issues, and align work with project objectives.
• Ability to monitor project performance, comply with government direction and requirements, maintain quality standards, and promote customer satisfaction.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, communicate verbally in person and by telephone, use hands to handle or feel objects or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to walk extensively, including on stairs and between buildings.

Nice To Haves

• Positive, self-motivated, and proactive approach, with the ability to adapt to change and tolerate stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, the team lead, management, and government customers.
• Ability and desire to research and develop creative solutions to unique problems with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage contractor personnel, including planning projects, scheduling, allocating resources, and monitoring performance.
• Ensure work is completed efficiently and submit accurate, timely reports.
• Resolve operational issues and manage personnel and resources.
• Monitor project performance in accordance with government direction and requirements.
• Develop product requirements from initial planning through completion and prepare specifications for simple to moderately complex projects.
• Coordinate with the Vendor Project Manager, COTRs, and government user representatives to address technical matters, develop solutions, and ensure user satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed