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Network Firewall Lead

Network Firewall Lead

CompanyCACI
LocationDulles, VA, USA
Salary$120800 – $265800
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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