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Firewall Engineer

Suffolk, VA, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Problem Management
Interfaces
Testing
Standard Operating Procedure
Management
ESA
ASA
SSL
Encryption
Inspection
DMZ
Network
Firewall
Palo Alto
Fortinet
Quality Assurance
Computer Hardware
Root Cause Analysis
Risk Management
Cisco
Switches
Operating Systems
Cisco Certifications
Linux+
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2614467

Location: Suffolk, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-10

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Top_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Firewall Engineer with experience in US Navy IT networks to support the sustained operation and maintenance of a newly deployed naval enterprise transport network, ensuring 24/7/365 availability and reliability.

Responsibilities include:

Build, design, test and deploy perimeter security systems.
Directs compilation of records and reports concerning perimeter operations and maintenance to analyze the performance of perimeter security systems.
Provides input to the problem management process, including assessing and evaluating software and hardware anomalies. Supports the root cause analysis efforts to determine problems and develop remediation activities. Interfaces with vendor support service groups to ensure proper support during outages or periods of degraded system performance.
Supports the configuration and testing of replacement perimeter devices.
Plans, documents, and implements hardware and software build and refresh cycles.
Create and maintain standard operating procedures and guides for new and/or existing perimeter hardware and software.
Attend weekly teleconferences, onsite meetings, and participate in working groups, as related to constant changing security environment.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience
Expert experience in one or more of the following security devices: Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama management console, Fortinet FortiGate NGFW, A10 Encrypted Traffic Inspection/Application Delivery, and Cisco ESA & ASA
Experience developing and configuring SSL encryption/decryption solutions for traffic inspection
Experience supporting the configuration and maintenance of Firewall/DMZ infrastructure including Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering technologies (Palo Alto, FortiNet FortiGate)
Firsthand experience in developing and providing quality assurance review of engineering change orders relating to the replacement or enhancement of perimeter security hardware and software
Experienced with performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation
Knowledgeable with configuring Cisco switches
Ability to obtain an approved Operating System certification (e.g., CCNA or Linux+) within 6 months of hire

Required Clearance:

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Active Top Secret clearance

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2614467
Posted 2 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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