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Senior Network Firewall Engineer

Remote in Remote Work, VA, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Insurance
Cyber Security
Access Control
High Availability
Regulatory Compliance
Virtual Private Network
Team Leadership
Malware Analysis
SPAM
Documentation
Reporting
Collaboration
Architectural Design
Network Design
Routers
Switches
Routing Protocols
EIGRP
Border Gateway Protocol
QoS
Network Security
Network
Cisco
Cisco Certifications
Juniper
JNCIS
SEC
Security+
Customer Engagement
Security Clearance
Management
Palo Alto
Firewall
Riverbed
Performance Monitoring
Optimization
Email Security
Encryption
Change Management
Presentations
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2611449

Location: Remote Work, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-15

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE

Description

SAIC has an immediate remote opportunity for a Senior Network Firewall Engineer to join our team supporting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC. The Senior Network Firewall Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex networks, with a primary focus on supporting FDIC's cybersecurity and operational objectives. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience as a subject matter expert in architecting and managing advanced network security solutions for enterprise-level environments.

This position is fully remote and can be worked from anywhere in the United States.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the team to create, implement, and maintain firewall rules, access control lists (ACLs), and policies to secure FDIC network assets.
Collaborate with the team in implementing and maintaining Palo Alto firewall systems in standalone and high availability (HA) configurations.
Develop and document technical procedures, firewall configurations, and policies to ensure compliance and operational continuity.
Execute assigned tasks related to network security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, and other security technologies.
Monitor and analyze network traffic for anomalies, security threats, and vulnerabilities, escalating issues as required.
Respond to assigned security tickets, troubleshoot firewall-related issues, and resolve network connectivity problems under the guidance of the Team Lead.
Use tools like Riverbed NetProfiler to monitor and analyze network performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize operations.
Administer Zix Email Security solutions, managing email policies and troubleshooting phishing, malware, spam, and delivery issues.
Prepare change management documentation, secure necessary approvals, and participate in regular operational and performance reporting.
Support system upgrades, installations, and maintenance efforts to secure and optimize FDIC network and infrastructure.
Collaborate on technical matters and provide input during architectural design meetings.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of relevant experience, additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Must have 10 years of related experience managing data networks, possessing extensive skills and knowledge in network design, architecture, troubleshooting, and management.
Solid understanding of PaloAlto firewalls and Cisco Routers and Switches
Knowledge of internal and external routing protocols, e.g. EIGRP and BGP, QoS.
Industry Certifications (one or more preferred):
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) or equivalent Palo Alto certification.
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security.
- Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security (JNCIS-SEC) or higher.
- Security+ CE, CySA+, or other IAT Level II certifications.

Clearance:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance

Desired Skills:

Hands-on experience configuring and managing Palo Alto PAN-OS, including firewall policies, security rule creation, and incident resolution.
Familiarity with Riverbed NetProfiler for traffic analysis, performance monitoring, and data optimization.
Experience with Zix Email Security, including email encryption, advanced filtering, and troubleshooting.
Strong understanding of change management processes with experience in preparing and presenting updates for required approvals.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. 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: 2611449
Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 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, civilian and intelligence markets include 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 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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