Network Security III (Boundary)

Gray Link Technologies LLC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Gray Link Technologies LLC in San Antonio, TX, as a Full Time Network Security III (Boundary) professional and elevate your career within a dynamic engineering environment. This role offers the opportunity to operate at the forefront of cybersecurity innovations, providing the chance to implement cutting-edge security protocols that protect vital systems. Collaborate with a team of like-minded experts who share a commitment to excellence and integrity, fostering a professional culture that values innovative solutions. Being onsite allows for direct collaboration and immediate impact, enhancing your ability to influence critical decisions and strategies. Develop your expertise in a fast-paced environment where your insights and contributions are valued, while working alongside seasoned professionals dedicated to advancing the field of network security. You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Employee Discounts. Seize this exciting opportunity to make a difference and help shape the future of cybersecurity at Gray Link Technologies LLC. Gray Link Technologies LLC: Our Mission Gray Link Technologies is a mission-driven technology and cybersecurity company that supports U.S. government customers in designing, securing, and operating resilient enterprise networks. We value technical excellence, accountability, and people who take ownership of complex problems in high-impact environments. Are you excited about this Network Security III (Boundary) job? As a Full Time Network Security III (Boundary) professional at Gray Link Technologies LLC, you will leverage your 7+ years of experience with Enterprise DOD boundary protection and Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) operations. This role entails the critical responsibility of installing, monitoring, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, patching, hardening, maintaining, and operating intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, load balancers, and web proxies. You will ensure the protection of AFNet resources from both internal and external threats, strictly adhering to DoD security standards. Your expertise in performing complex analytics on boundary protection systems will be vital in safeguarding system assets from compromise and data loss while fulfilling various operational requirements. Additionally, you will engage in Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) and Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) operations, contributing to a robust security posture in a professional and challenging environment. Would you be a great Network Security III (Boundary)? To succeed as a Full Time Network Security III (Boundary) professional at Gray Link Technologies LLC, candidates must possess a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles and a variety of technical skills. Required certifications include IAT-II-level qualifications such as CCNA, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP. Experience with Palo Alto Networks technologies is essential, with certifications like PCNSE (Legacy), Next-Generation Firewall Engineer, or PCCSA being highly valuable. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in installing and managing advanced security systems, along with the ability to analyze complex boundary protection analytics to prevent data disruptions and threats. Proficiency in responsive troubleshooting and effective communication within a collaborative team setting will further enhance success in this role, ensuring the protection of critical AFNet resources in compliance with DoD security standards.

Requirements

7+ years of experience with Enterprise DOD boundary protection and Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) operations
IAT-II-level qualifications such as CCNA, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP
Experience with Palo Alto Networks technologies
expertise in installing and managing advanced security systems
ability to analyze complex boundary protection analytics to prevent data disruptions and threats
Proficiency in responsive troubleshooting and effective communication within a collaborative team setting
Security+ CE
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) (Legacy but not yet Retired) or Palo Alto: Next-Generation Firewall Engineer or Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) (Certification retired but still valid if not expired) or Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional

Nice To Haves

certifications like PCNSE (Legacy), Next-Generation Firewall Engineer, or PCCSA being highly valuable

Responsibilities

installing, monitoring, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, patching, hardening, maintaining, and operating intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, load balancers, and web proxies
ensure the protection of AFNet resources from both internal and external threats, strictly adhering to DoD security standards
performing complex analytics on boundary protection systems
engaging in Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) and Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) operations