Firewall Engineer

NTT DATA Services•Arlington (REMOTE), VA

22h•$95,918 - $222,031•Remote

About The Position

The Firewall Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing network security measures, particularly focused on firewalls to protect an organization from cyber threats. The Firewall Engineer provides cybersecurity guidance on the implementation and maintenance of network technologies including - but not limited to - Firewall, IPS/IDS, NAC, and PKI; and is responsible for ensuring the network continues to operate efficiently with no or minimum downtime.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
One-and-one- half (1.5) years of additional experience can substitute for one (1) year of a typical degree program.
Minimum 10 years of experience supporting IT related projects in a technical capacity
Minimum 5 years of experience in network security and firewall management
Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance

Nice To Haves

Proven in-depth knowledge of firewall technologies such as Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet, etc.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex security challenges.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and teamwork skills with a demonstrated ability to productively collaborate effectively with a variety of stakehodlers.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific firewall certifications.

Responsibilities

Design and Implementation: Develop and deploy firewall infrastructure to safeguard network systems.
Monitoring and Management: Continuously monitor network traffic and security alerts to identify and respond to anomalies.
Policy Development: Create and enforce firewall policies and rules to ensure compliance with security standards.
Collaboration: Work closely with IT and network teams to ensure a secure network architecture.
Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and improve security measures.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve firewall and network security issues promptly.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for firewall configurations, procedures, and security policies.