Booz Allen
NetworkFirewallEngineer
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“Network Firewall Engineer at Booz Allen. Skills: Network firewall engineering, Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platform, Panorama management framework, Security solutions design, Security solutions development, Security solutions implementation, Threat prevention strategies, Enterprise security posture enhancement. Design, develop, and implement innovative network security solutions. Enterprise-wide deployment of the Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platform and its associated Panoram”
What You'll Achieve.
Fortify our nation's digital defenses; Deliver robust threat prevention; Improve the overall enterprise security posture; Protect data and networks from malicious payloads and actors; Impact mission success; Identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot and analyze complex network challenges; Challenging hands-on problem-solving; Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise
Active TS/SCI willingness to take a polygraph exam, Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support (CSSP-IS) Certification within 30 days of start date, Security investigation required, Meet eligibility requirements for access to classified TS/SCI clearance, Identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence, Expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments, Right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud, Prohibition of AI or other tools to assist with responses during interviews unless permission is explicitly provided, Employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings, May be required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility even if remote, May be required to work from or visit a customer facility if hybrid
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience configuring, managing, and optimizing network firewalls, Experience with multi-domain architectures, including data center, WAN, and LAN in virtualized architectures, Active TS/SCI willingness to take a polygraph exam, HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification, Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support (CSSP-IS) Certification such as CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, within 30 days of start date
Nice to Have
Experience configuring, managing, and optimizing Palo Alto firewalls directly and via Panorama, Experience with Linux OS administration and management, Knowledge of building and maintaining SolarWinds NPM and IPAM, Ability to be a self-starter, work without considerable direction, and work with a team, Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including coordinating efforts and establishing customer relations
What You'll Do.
and implement innovative network security solutions
Enterprise-wide deployment of the Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platform and its associated Panorama management framework
Oversee the development and implementation of advanced security solutions
Deliver robust threat prevention
Improve the overall enterprise security posture
Supervise and mentor a team
Troubleshoot and analyze complex network challenges for customers
Manage the research on new technologies and market trends
Develop and refine security solutions
Ensure continuous alignment with the evolving threat landscape
Protect data and networks from malicious payloads and actors
Manage infrastructure and cybersecurity controls
Lead risk and vulnerability assessments in network
and application areas
Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams; Communicate the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management; Work with a team; Collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role
Communication Scope
Communicate the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Coordinating efforts; Establishing customer relations
Full Job Description
Network Firewall Engineer **The Opportunity:** Are you looking for a career-defining opportunity to share your expertise in designing, developing, and implementing innovative network security solutions to support our country's critical infrastructure and fortify our nation's digital defenses? As a systems security and next-generation firewall engineer, you will be responsible for the enterprise-wide deployment of the Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platform and its associated Panorama management framework. We need your experience to oversee the development and implementation of advanced security solutions to deliver robust threat prevention and improve the overall enterprise security posture. On our team, you'll supervise and mentor a team as they troubleshoot and analyze complex network challenges for customers using your deep knowledge of Palo Alto's key security features, including App-ID, User-ID, Threat Prevention, and GlobalProtect. You'll manage the research on new technologies and market trends to further develop and refine our security solutions and ensure continuous alignment with the evolving threat landscape. In this role, you'll closely impact mission success, protecting data and networks from malicious payloads and actors. With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers. Work with us as we secure and protect our nation's most sensitive capabilities. **What You’ll Work On:** * Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management. * Manage infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises. * Lead risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas, and leverage big data analytics and
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