Firewall Engineer

JCS Solutions LLC (JCS) is a premier technology firm specializing in enterprise-wide capabilities including cloud and infrastructure solutions, cyber security, digital modernization, next generation technologies enablement, software solutions, and mission support services dedicated to providing the highest quality of services and solutions. JCS delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies. We are a learning organization that promotes a work culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, inspiration and innovation. JCS has been certified as a Great Place to Work four years in a row and was awarded as Washington Post's Top Places to Work for 2024. Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for those who do to Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clientsInnovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutionsAccountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service deliveryInspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the processIntegrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time Summary: JCS Solutions LLC (JCS) is seeking a Firewall Engineer to join our growing team supporting a Department of Defense project within the National Capital Region (NCR). This position is 100% onsite This position joins a high performing team to triage, analyze, and assess alerts and document and report finding through a case management system. This position offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-performing team responsible for supporting a high-velocity collaborative environment, along with tremendous growth potential. If you are interested in a challenge and a great working environment, apply today What you will do: Responsibilities: The specific duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following: Responsible for supporting the Firewall and load balancer Assurance Program (FAP) to ensure Firewall and load balancer security compliance by performing firewall and load balancer automated and manual assessment to deter and prevent exposure to cyber-attacks.Support the FAP by utilizing applicable DOD STIGs, NIST, DISA applicable orders, and NSA policy, guidelines, and regulations.Identify misconfigurations, conflicting rules, security gaps, firewall and load balancer security issues, optimize rule-sets, and enhance the overall security posture and performance of Firewalls and Load Balancers.Oversee and conduct a minimum of two (2) firewall and a minimum of two load balancer assessments every month on JSP and customer devices and generate assessment reports.Develop After Action Reports (AARs).Provide recommendations for firewall changes to include JRSS firewalls. To be successful, you should have: Required Skills and Experience:Must be a U.S. Citizen.Must have active Top Secret/SCI.BS degree and 8+ years of directly relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and/or experience - additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree).3+ years of Firewall experience within the DOD environment.Must have a certification that satisfies DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 requirements upon start.Must have a certification that satisfies DoD-8570 CSSP Auditor requirements upon start.Must have a Juniper, Cisco, Palo Alto certification upon start.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.Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and assignments simultaneously under strict deadlines with minimal direction at times.Strong interpersonal & communication skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.Strong organizational, verbal, and written skills. It is JCS' policy to promote equal employment opportunities and celebrate diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.