Job#: 3032286 Job Description: (40% Remote / Arlington, VA) - Lead Firewall Network Engineer - *** $174,000 - $194,000***Apex Systems has an Immediate Need for a (40% Remote) Lead Firewall / Network Engineer in Arlington, VA !! This will be an Est. "6 Month Contract to Permanent Hire" opportunity, supporting one of our Largest DoD / Government Clients on the East Coast & Nationwide! Please See Below for all Position Details & How To Apply.
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Job Title: Lead Firewall / Network Engineer
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Location: *** 40% Remote *** / Arlington, VA
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Contract Layout: Est. "6 Month Contract to Permanent Hire"
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Contract Rate: $90.00 - $100.00 / Hourly on W2
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Starting Salary at Permanent Conversion: $174,000 - $194,000 & Full Benefits
*** REQUIREMENTS ***- Top Secret Security Clearance (Eligibility)
- IAT III Certification
- 12+ years of directly relevant experience
- 3+ Years of Firewall Experience within the DoD Environment
- Demonstrated knowledge in planning, directing, and managing a Firewall Team in an organization similar in size to this acquisition
- Demonstrated knowledge of Implementation of Perimeter and Internal Firewalls (both physical and virtual contexts)
- Demonstrated advanced experience in managing standard baseline configuration across numerous firewalls
- Demonstrated advanced experience in evaluating rules to ensure maximum security while minimizing redundancy in rules
- Demonstrated experience with researching and fielding new and innovative firewall technology
Job Description- Design, Implement Manage firewall solutions using Cisco ASA/Firepower, Juniper SRX and Palo Alto.
- Monitor firewall performance and security logs to identify and mitigate potential threats.
- Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures.
- Perform system audits to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
- Collaborate with other IT, Security and Network teams to integrate firewall solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network and firewall related issues promptly and document within ticket systems.
- Maintain and update firewall configurations (security polices/firewall ACLs as approved by Change Management)
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition and continuation of employment*
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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