Network Firewall Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

7d•$99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

As a systems security and next-generation firewall engineer, you will oversee enterprise-wide deployment of the Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platform and its associated Panorama management framework. You will develop and implement advanced security solutions that deliver threat prevention and improve enterprise security posture. You will supervise and mentor a team troubleshooting and analyzing complex network challenges, manage research into new technologies and market trends, and refine security solutions to align with the evolving threat landscape. The role supports mission success by protecting data and networks from malicious payloads and actors. You will build relationships and communicate security concepts to audiences ranging from technical teams to senior management. You will manage enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, strengthen detection and vulnerability capabilities, improve event correlation, lead risk and vulnerability assessments, and use analytics and security events to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise. An active TS/SCI clearance is required, and the selected applicant must be willing to take a polygraph exam.

Requirements

Experience configuring, managing, and optimizing network firewalls.
Experience with multi-domain architectures, including data center, WAN, and LAN in virtualized architectures.
Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
One of the following education and experience combinations supporting IT projects and activities: high school diploma or GED and 7+ years; associate degree and 5+ years; bachelor’s degree and 3+ years; or master’s degree and 1+ years.
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification within 45 days of the start date, such as Security X, CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP.
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support (CSSP-IS) certification within 30 days of the start date, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND.

Nice To Haves

Experience configuring, managing, and optimizing Palo Alto Firewalls directly and via Panorama.
Experience with Linux OS administration and management.
Knowledge of building and maintaining SolarWinds NPM and IPAM.
Ability to work independently with little direction and as part of a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including coordinating efforts and establishing customer relations.

Responsibilities

Oversee enterprise-wide deployment of the Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platform and Panorama management framework.
Develop and implement advanced security solutions for threat prevention and improved enterprise security posture.
Supervise and mentor a team in troubleshooting and analyzing complex network challenges.
Research new technologies and market trends and refine security solutions to align with the evolving threat landscape.
Develop relationships with other teams and communicate security complexities to a wide variety of audiences, including senior management.
Manage infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.
Lead risk and vulnerability assessments across network, system, and application areas.
Use big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.
Protect data and networks from malicious payloads and actors.