Network Firewall Lead

The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced and skilled Network Firewall Lead to oversee the design implementation and maintenance of our organizations firewall infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security performance and reliability of our network perimeter defenses across multiple locations and cloud environments.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor the Firewall team
• Lead the design implementation and maintenance of enterprise-wide firewall solutions
• Develop and enforce firewall policies and procedures aligned with industry best practices and compliance requirements
• Manage and optimize firewall rules access control lists (ACLs) and security policies
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of firewall configurations
• Troubleshoot complex firewall and network security issues
• Implement and manage next-generation firewall features such as IPS application control and SSL inspection
• Coordinate with other IT teams to ensure proper integration of firewall systems with other security and network technologies
• Stay current with emerging threats and security trends recommending and implementing improvements as needed
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior firewall and security team members
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new firewall technologies and solutions
• Develop and maintain documentation for firewall configurations change management and disaster recovery procedures
• Participate in on-call rotation for critical firewall and network security incidents

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology 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)
• 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: