SAIC · 14 hours ago
Senior Firewall Engineer
Quantico, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
14+ years expSAIC is seeking a Senior Firewall Engineer to support DCSA for an onsite position out of Quantico, VA. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining firewall systems to secure networks and data, as well as monitoring and analyzing network traffic for security threats and vulnerabilities.
Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Designs, implements, and maintains Cisco and Palo Alto firewall systems to secure networks and data, ensuring they are protected against unauthorized access and cyber threats
Develops and implements firewall rules and policies to protect network assets
Designs and implements network security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, and other security technologies
Monitors and analyzes network traffic for security threats and vulnerabilities
Troubleshoot and resolve firewall-related issues and network connectivity problems
Maintains and updates firewall software and hardware
Responds to security incidents and alerts
Collaborates with security teams to improve security posture
Stays up-to-date with the latest security threats and vulnerabilities
Documents firewall configurations, procedures, and security policies
Communicates security issues and recommendations to stakeholders
Provides mentoring and guidance to junior team members
Provides network solution engineering efforts to plan, design, configure, troubleshoot, implement, enhance, optimize and secure DCSA’s infrastructure of non-virtual and virtual systems in enclaves and data centers, regional field offices, field offices, and the Amazon Web Service (AWS) Govcloud environments, as part of the overall strategic objective of the DCSA IT modernization and One IT initiatives to provide a flexible enterprise IT environment to support the DCSA mission IAW with DCSA and DoD policies and procedures and commonly utilized industry best practices
Supports translation of strategic goals, commitments, requirements, risks, and objectives into plans, tasks, and activities for solutions and alternatives, from a network perspective
Researches, maintains, and applies expertise in emerging technologies, and industry developments, trends, best practices, and principles of network engineering
Develops and designs load balancing and engineering capability assessments
Provides and implements capacity-planning solutions
Directs or performs integration and testing of all items to ensure security and operability before deployment
Implements operational design standards and establishes appropriate interfaces that best fulfill interoperability and mission requirements, designing, recommending, and engineering configuration of all network and communication equipment, facilities, and services, specifically including router/switch configurations, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, Regional Internet Access Points (RIAPs), Virtual Private Networks, gateway servers, and related services, in a manner to ensure most efficient flow of data and highest security, coordinating all solutions with Cyber Security Defense Operations
Plans and oversees execution of network installations of system hardware and software upgrades
Plans and executes backups and recovery operations
Directs, executes, or supports compilation, implementation, maintenance and archiving of network records, documentation, and artifacts, such as specifications, topologies, diagrams, and policies; network blueprints and design documents; network data flow diagrams; Access Control Lists (ACLs); network management trend analysis reports; accreditations; network provisioned gear and change control documentation
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Qualification
Required
BA/BS and fourteen (14) or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree
US Citizen and Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
IAT-II Certification in one of the following areas: CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CND and/or Security+CE
Applicable Network Environment (NE) Certification: CCNP (CCIE preferred) or Palo Alto Next Generation Firewall Engineer
Preferred
Minimum 5 years managing enterprise level firewalls
Cisco ACS/Firepower administration
Palo Alto PAN-OS administration
Self-Starter who can take initiative and has the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Organized and able to follow DoD and agency processes designed to minimize risk to the environment
Must have strong communications skills both written and verbal
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills with clear communication
Strong work ethic with a results oriented mindset
Ability to collaborate with different roles and different levels across different teams to achieve common goals
Company
SAIC
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$522.13MKey Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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