Firewall Administrator - Military Veterans

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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, TPOCs, 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

• Active Secret Clearance
• Sensitivity Level: Must possess IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or have current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC) at time of proposal submission
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II or higher (one of the following):
• CCNA Security
  
  
• CySA+
  
  
• GICSP
  
  
• GSEC
  
  
• Security+CE
  
  
• CND
  
  
• SSCP
  
  
• CASP+ CE
  
  
• CCNP Security
  
  
• CISA
  
  
• CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, or CCSP
  
  
• Computing Environment (one of the following): CCSA, CCSE or CCSM
  
  

Minimum Experience:

• 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.

Overview

We are seeking a Firewall Administrator to join our team supporting the DLA's Firewall Administration Support Services team.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com.

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Additional Job Information

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: New Cumberland, PA | Columbus, OH | Ft. Belvoir, VA
• Type of environment: Office, Remote
• Noise level: Low
• 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: 10% - 25%

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

US Citizen

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, 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.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.