Summary Network Security (Firewall) Team Lead Oakton, Virginia Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level! The Network Security (Firewall) Team Lead will collaborate with technical SMEs on Enterprise-wide solutions, participate in technical working groups, and contribute to technical advisory boards. Supports the compilation of records and reports concerning perimeter operations and maintenance to analyze the performance of perimeter security systems. This role requires someone with deep and proven technical acumen. It requires someone with the ability to work and communicate in a team environment and deal with complex technologies and concepts. Responsibilities Support the compilation of records and reports concerning perimeter operations and maintenance to analyze the performance of perimeter security systems. Provide input to the problem management process, including assessing and evaluating software and hardware anomalies. Support the root cause analysis efforts to determine problems and develop remediation activities. Interface with vendor support service groups to ensure proper support during outages or periods of degraded system performance. Design, architect, and troubleshoot complex networks with security devices within the path. Work with a team of engineers in support of a large complex network and work to proactively design solutions that run efficiently and are manageable. Responsible for the planning, design, implementation, organization, and operation of Palo Alto Firewalls based perimeter security network and network security devices including but not limited to Palo Alto FW's. Provide WAN Management Service for Remotely monitored and administered FWs for over 200 locations throughout the Country. Simultaneously work on the successful engineering, testing, and deployment of multiple projects. Responsible for the planning, design, implementation, organization, and operation of Cisco-based data communications network and network security devices. Responsible for troubleshooting network and firewall problems, specifically Palo Alto and Cisco ASA's. Monitor that the firewall and network system are adequately monitored to identify and solve data communication problems and user performance issues; this includes understanding chronic issues causing inefficiency in operation and seeking resolution. Be a subject matter expert on network and firewall-related issues. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent 8+ years of related technical experience 5+ years of experience in firewall administration, Network and Information Security, network administration, systems programming, systems design, or related technical specialties Experience in managing and administering network and firewall changes will be a bonus 3+ years of people management experience A minimum of an IAT Level II (DoD 8570.1M) certification is required: e.g. GIAC Security Essentials - GSEC; CompTIA Security+ CE; Security Certified Network Professional - SCNP; Systems Security Certified Practitioner - SSCP TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Requires in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and communication protocols. Knowledge of IPSec, GRE tunnels, multicasting, and traffic balancing techniques essential Hands-on experience with all phases of firewall and network operations, firewall change requests, firewall configuration, network services, and network security Ability to troubleshoot complex multi-vendor network issues in the LAN and WAN networks and work with multiple application and system teams to identify bottlenecks and other network configuration issues Cisco Network Device Configuration Experience Expert-level understanding of all layers of the OSI model Expert level understanding of IP routing and switching Extensive experience with, but not limited to, the following vendors: Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and Ixia How you’ll grow At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers. Benefits At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you. Chenega MIOS’s culture Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives. Corporate citizenship Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world. Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/ Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. 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