Cyber Security Firewall Engineer

Job Title
Cyber Security Firewall Engineer
Location
Macon, GA 31204 US (Primary)
Category
Information Technology
Job Type
Full Time
Career Level
Professional
Education
Refer to Job Requirements: Qualifications
Travel
Occasional
Security Clearance Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
Job Description
Business Operational Concepts (BOC) is a recognized leader in providing Technical and Program Management Services, Information Technology, and Support.
BOC has enabled their Government and Commercial clients to achieve their organizational initiatives through the application of high quality, innovative, and cost-effective professional services and solutions. We provide a positive working environment, with opportunities for advancement in our growing Federal sector workforce.
We offer an excellent compensation package which includes a generous salary, insurance (medical, dental, etc.), paid leave, 401k plan and more. We are committed to the diversity we bring to the marketplace and believe customer satisfaction comes first.
JOB SUMMARY:
Business Operational Concepts (BOC) is currently seeking a seeking a Cyber Security Firewall Engineer to work with our federal client. The selected candidate's primary jobs duties will involve configuring and administering a suite of cutting-edge enterprise-grade network security tools, including Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Azure Premium Firewall, Office365 Defender products, Akamai web application firewall (WAF), and more. The selected candidate will work closely with a team of highly skilled security engineers protecting the federal client's network from state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) adversaries, cybercriminals, malicious insiders, and all other cyber threat actors.
A candidate with a strong background in network administration will be successful in this position. Proficiency with enterprise network infrastructure technologies, such as firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, and VPNs are critical for this position. Hardcore, hands-on technical skills and knowledge are required to deploy, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the sophisticated enterprise-grade security technologies within the client's network environment. This position is ideal for network administrators looking to advance their careers into the realm of cybersecurity.
In course of regular job duties, the selected candidate will gain exposure to many different enterprise-grade security technologies, which perform critical functions such as vulnerability scanning, malware detection, network intrusion prevention, firewall blocking, enterprise-wide incident response, and security information and event management (SIEM). Some examples of the 20+ cutting-edge security technologies that the selected candidate will work with are: SentinelOne, Palo Alto firewalls, Microsoft Security Suite, and CyberArk.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with a team of network security engineers to deploy, configure, administer, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the following network security products:
  • Palo Alto Networks firewall appliances
  • Azure Premium Firewall
  • Microsoft Defender Products
  • Gigamon network taps
  • Akamai WAF

• Implement firewall rules in Azure and Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
• Troubleshoot network issues caused by security tools to enable business functionality while maintaining a least privilege/least functionality security model.
• Evaluate emerging/competing network security technologies for consideration during annual procurement cycles.
• Architect and deploy any newly procured security products in a configuration optimized to protect the federal client's network and data.

Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required (Minimum) Qualifications - Education, Certification, Experience, and Skills

• 2+ years of firewall/network engineering experience
• Basic proficiency with one or more of the following common enterprise technologies:
  • Firewalls: Azure, Cisco, Juniper, or Palo Alto Networks
  • VPNs - client access and site-to-site
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Windows operating systems
  • Linux/Unix-based operating systems
• Basic understanding of common computer and networking technologies:
  • TCP/IP stack
  • Networking technologies (routing, switching, VLANs, subnets, firewalls)
  • Common networking protocols - SSH, SMB, SMTP, FTP/SFTP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, etc.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills:
  • Ability to work independently to identify errors, pinpoint root causes, and devise solutions with minimal oversight.
• Excellent communications skills:
  • Ability to communicate with senior management and federal client staff - both technical and non-technical - in a clear and concise manner using proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Preferred Qualifications - Education, Certification, Experience, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Any of the following professional certifications are desired but not required:
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Cisco CCNA
  • Cisco CCNP
  • Palo Alto PCNSE

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Public Trust or the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. (Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.)
Business Operational Concepts, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at HR@boc.us.com or by phone at 301-359-1721.