Firewall Security Engineer-Manassas, VA-Contract to Hire#.#

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JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Firewall Security Engineer
Location: Manassas, VA
Duration: 3 Month Contract to Hire
Interview Method: Phone

Job Summary: We are seeking a talented Firewall Engineer for our growing Information Security team supporting government agency programs in Manassas, VA.

Job Duties:
• Minimum 5 years of experience configuring and administering firewall technologies including but not limited: carrier class Checkpoint Firewalls; Barracuda Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and FireMon Security Manager.
• Has in-depth knowledge of security operations, including firewall rules and security policies.
• Strong networking ability and knowledge of firewall platforms to assist in rapid identification and isolation of issues during incidents and outages.
• Collaborates to design, plan and implement new firewall architectures, upgrades and features as necessary.
• Assist in the administration of all Information Security firewalls. Performing updates, upgrades, policy administration and validation.
• Engineer will assist in reviewing and implementing customer changes consistent with existing policies.
• Engineer will review and update documentation to ensure consistency with current procedures.
• Manage and tune additional software blades associated with firewall architecture. (IPS, URL, Application Control, AV, Advanced Malware detection).
• Regular review of Web Application Firewall (WAF) events to identify anomalous behavior.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours to support outage resolution, planned maintenance or to implement an upgrade.
• Perform other official duties as assigned.

Skills / Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience and advanced knowledge of security systems analysis, testing, and documentation.
• Knowledge of virtual environments, network operating systems, mobile device environments, and data encryption methods.
• Demonstrated expertise in communication protocols, network operating systems, servers, firewall implementation, IPS/IDS systems, and advanced malware detection systems.
• Must be able to multi-task and work independently on moderate to complex assignments using independent professional discretion and judgment as well as transition quickly between projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with elected officials, senior staff, information systems professionals and technical and non-technical users;
• Ability to comprehend and integrate complex computer technology and software into an effective information systems security program.
• Must have the ability to verify the solution meets the requirements.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, users, contractors and vendors.

Education / Experience:
• Minimum 5 years’ recent professional experience supporting DoD, government or defense agency programs.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, Associates degree or less acceptable with additional experience.
• US Citizenship
• One or more of the following preferred (CISSP, GIAC, EnCE, CCE, CEH).