Network Firewall Engineer

The Opportunity: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Network Firewall Technician to support the implementation configuration and maintenance of our organizations firewall infrastructure. The ideal candidate will work closely with the network security team to ensure the effective operation and security of our network perimeter defenses.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation and configuration of firewall systems across various platforms
• Perform day-to-day firewall administration tasks including rule updates policy modifications and access control list (ACL) management
• Monitor firewall logs and alerts responding to and escalating security incidents as appropriate
• Conduct regular firewall health checks and performance tuning
• Assist in troubleshooting network connectivity and security issues related to firewalls
• Help maintain firewall documentation including configuration changes and standard operating procedures
• Participate in firewall upgrade projects and new deployments
• Assist in conducting periodic firewall rule reviews and clean-up efforts
• Support the implementation of next-generation firewall features such as IPS and application control
• Collaborate with other IT teams members to ensure proper integration of firewall systems with other network components
• Stay current with emerging security threats and firewall technologies
• Participate in on-call rotation for critical firewall and network security incidents

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a Technical field or equivalent work experience
• 10 years of related work experience
• TS/SCI with Poly
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Expert-level knowledge of major firewall platforms (e.g. Palo Alto Cisco ASA Forcepoint)
• Strong understanding of networking protocols OSI model and common network architectures
• Experience with network security and software-defined networking (SDN) concepts
• Hands-on experience with network security concepts such as VPNs NAT IDS/IPS and DMZ configurations.
• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP DNS HTTP etc.) network routing protocols (OSPF EIGRP BGP) and network architectures.
• Excellent troubleshooting problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal

Desired:

• Industry certifications such as CISSP CISM CCNP Security Palo Alto PCNSE or equivalent are highly desired.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Python Bash) for automation and management tasks

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. Youll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together we will advance our nations most critical missions build on our lengthy track record of business success and find opportunities to break new ground in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including but not limited to geographic location Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: