Senior Network SecurityFirewall Detection Engineer

Indian Head, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal state and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering science economics public health informational technology and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize perform and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking a Senior Network Security / Firewall Detection Engineer to provide advanced network defense threat detection and boundary protection capabilities across Navy network environments. This role is responsible for configuring and securing network security appliances analyzing traffic and alerts and supporting continuous monitoring activities to ensure mission systems remain resilient against evolving cyber threats.This is a fulltime onsite position at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Indian Head. Indian Head MD is approximately 30 miles from Washington DC 25 miles from Alexandria VA and 60 miles from Fredericksburg VA.

Job Description:

Configure and manage firewalls IDS/IPS platforms and other network security appliances to ensure effective boundary protection
Analyze network traffic logs and security alerts to identify anomalies potential intrusions and malicious activity
Respond to security incidents conducting investigation containment and documentation in coordination with cybersecurity teams
Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and contribute to continuous monitoring by maintaining security controls and documentation
Optimize firewall rulesets detection signatures and system configurations to enhance network defense capabilities
Collaborate with cybersecurity network and system engineering teams to maintain a strong security posture across Navy environments
Maintain detailed technical documentation including configurations diagrams and security response procedures

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Network Engineering Information Technology or related field
8 years of experience in network security engineering firewall administration or threat detection
DoD Security certification required (IAT Level II)
Strong background in configuring firewalls IDS/IPS and other network security technologies
Experience analyzing network traffic monitoring alerts and investigating security events
Knowledge of RMF security controls and continuous monitoring processes
Excellent analytical troubleshooting and communication skills
Experience managing NIPR/SIPR boundary protection including Cross Domain Solutions with familiarity with the Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN) preferred
Must currently hold or maintain a Department of Defense T5 investigation/privileged access eligibility (T5 (SSBI) clearance)
Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Experience supporting U.S. Navy or DoD enterprise networks
Familiarity with tools such as ACAS Splunk Snort/Suricata Cisco ASA/Firepower Fortinet or Palo Alto platforms
Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies network hardening techniques and advanced threat detection methods

$140000 - $170000 a year

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health and dental insurance life insurance long-term disability educational benefits FSAs a generous 401k plan profit sharing an EAP 11-20 paid vacation days per year 10 paid holidays per year 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual preference national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

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ERG fosters a friendly flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do the partnerships we foster and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.

Required Experience:

Senior IC