Firewall Administrator

We are seeking a Firewall Administrator to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

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The Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) enclave boundary security infrastructure supports both Enterprise Telecommunications Network (ETN) and SIPRNet over Enterprise Telecommunications Network (SoETN). Due to expanding mission requirements around the globe, coupled with the need for regular lifecycle maintenance of the boundary firewall and proxy infrastructure, DLA seeks an enterprise approach to providing network security engineering services needed to manage the ongoing operations, planned upgrades, new technology insertion, and strategic capability development of boundary security systems and equipment with the goal of providing a secure, reliable, and high performance network that effectively enables DLA’s business activities.

RESPONSIBITLIES

• Demonstrates knowledge and accomplishment in monitoring and analyzing Firewall system logs.
• Works under general supervision, developing the requirements of a product from inception to conclusion.
• Develops required specifications for simple to moderately complex problems.
• Coordinates with the Vendor PM, COTRs, and government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters.
• Ability to formulate Security policy and manage Security configuration.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) years relevant experience to include the following: Working knowledge of Firewalls.
• Working knowledge and understanding of industry standard network environments to include firewall and security hardware/software.
• Working knowledge of Information Assurance Best Practices.
• In depth knowledge of LAN and WAN operations.
• Knowledge of industry standard Incident Ticket Tracking systems for inputting incident tickets and creating work orders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DOD and DLA security regulations, guidelines and policies, to include, but not limited to, IA standards.
• Working knowledge of the installation, configuration and day-to-day sustainment of network equipment, to include but not limited to firewalls and other network appliances.
• Must hold a minimum of a Secret Clearance
• Must hold one of the following DoD 8570 compliant certifications:
  • CCNA Security
  • CSA+
  • GICSP
  • GSEC
  • Security+CE
  • SSCP
  • CASP CE
  • CCNP Security
  • CISA
  • CISSP (or Associate)
  • GCED
  • GCIH
• Must possess one of the following Computer Environment certifications:
  • Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)
  • Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

• 1 to 3 Years of Cloud experience

COMPETENCIES

• Establish Focus
• Change Management
• Develop Others
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Awareness
• Build Relationships
• Analytical Thinking
• Conceptual Thinking
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Expertise
• Initiative
• Foster Innovation
• Results Oriented
• Teamwork
• Customer Service

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Columbus, OH, New Cumberland, PA or Ft. Belvoir, VA
• Type of environment: Varies
• Noise level: High
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Citizenship: US Citizen

Clearance requirement: Secret

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.