Description
We are currently seeking a Firewall Engineer in the DC metro area to support Leidos' Digital Modernization organization. This person will be joining the DISA GSM-O program supporting the Joint Service Provider (JSP). The Firewall Engineer is responsible for supporting the Firewall and load balancer Assurance Program (FAP) to ensure Firewall and load balancer security compliance by performing firewall and load balancer automated and manual assessment to deter and prevent exposure to cyber-attacks.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the FAP by utilizing applicable DOD STIGs, NIST, DISA applicable orders, and NSA policy, guidelines, and regulations.
• Identify misconfigurations, conflicting rules, security gaps, firewall and load balancer security issues, optimize rule-sets, and enhance the overall security posture and performance of Firewalls and Load Balancers
• Oversee and conduct a minimum of two (2) firewall and a minimum of two load balancer assessments every month on JSP and customer devices and generate assessment reports
• Develop After Action Reports (AARs)
• Provide recommendations for firewall changes to include JRSS firewalls

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree and 8+ years of directly relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and/or experience - additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
• Must have a minimum DoD Secret security clearance as well as ability to obtain TS/SCI
• 3+ years of Firewall experience within the DOD environment
• Must have a certification that satisfies DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 requirements upon start
• Must have a Juniper, Cisco, Palo Alto certification upon start
• Demonstrated knowledge of Implementation of Perimeter and Internal Firewalls (both physical and virtual contexts)
• Demonstrated advanced experience in managing standard baseline configuration across numerous firewalls
• Demonstrated advanced experience in evaluating rules to ensure maximum security while minimizing redundancy in rules

Original Posting Date: 2024-09-16While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $101,400.00 - $183,300.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
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