Firewall Administrator Lead

ESM • Washington, DC

12d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Enterprise Solutions and Management (ESM), a government contractor providing strategic IT services to Defense and Federal customers, is hiring a Firewall Administrator Lead to support an enterprise-level program in a federal environment. The role supervises and manages contractor personnel and oversees project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, performance monitoring, and reporting. It also supports the development of product requirements and technical specifications for simple to moderately complex projects, and coordinates technical matters and solutions with project and government stakeholders.

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 installation, configuration, and day-to-day sustainment of network equipment, including firewalls and other network appliances.
• DOD 8570 baseline certification at IAT Level II.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and oversee contractor activities using project management principles.
• Ability to supervise contractor personnel by assigning tasks, managing resources, resolving operational issues, and monitoring performance.
• Skill in resource allocation and workload management, maintaining schedules, and ensuring accurate and timely project 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, ensure compliance with government direction and requirements, maintain quality standards, and promote customer satisfaction.
• Meet the role's physical requirements, including standing, walking, sitting, communicating in person and by telephone, using hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to undertake extensive walking, including stairs, throughout offices and between buildings; travel to local or remote office locations using public transportation or a personal or Government vehicle may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Positive, self-motivated, 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.
• Computing Environment Certification: CCSA, CCSE, CCNA, CCNP-E, CCIE-EI, CCIE-EW, CCSM, Illumio ZTS Specialist, or Illumio ZTS Expert.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage contractor personnel, including project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure work is completed efficiently and accurate, timely reports are submitted.
• Resolve operational issues, manage personnel and resources, and monitor 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, Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives (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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed