Cyber Security Network Engineer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Other

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Confidential

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Other

Job Family:

Cyber Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Communication, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Firewalls, Group Problem Solving

Certifications:

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Cyber Security Analyst Sr Advisor

Description of Duties:

GDIT is looking for a Cyber Security Network Engineer, who can Build, design, tests and deploys perimeter security systems to include firewalls and proxy devices.

Responsible for firewall rule changes by process that includes analysis of the request, security recommendation, change control documentation and obtaining approval, and implementation.

Facilitates system implementation planning, providing review of firewall rules and security risk analysis.

Conducts troubleshooting of firewall and network application issues, providing root cause determination and recommend resolution options. Manage vendor ticket, information gathering, and troubleshooting in the event of a platform issue.

Plans, documents, and implements hardware and software refresh and upgrade of Palo Alto perimeter devices.

Conducts periodic firewall rule set review and auditing for standards and use.

Competence with Linux and firewall command line interfaces.

Creates and maintains standard operating procedures and guides for new and/or existing perimeter hardware and software.

Attends weekly teleconferences, onsite meetings, and participates in working groups, as related to constant changing security environment.

Required Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a computer science/computer engineering related discipline or 10 years of work experience.

Required Experience/Skills/Attributes:

10+ years IT network engineering support experience (Tier II, Tier III, network infrastructure implementation and maintenance).

IPv6 knowledge and implementation experience

3+years supporting cloud environments such as AWS and Azure with a security specialty and focus.

Expert experience in one or more of the following security devices: Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Checkpoint, NetScreen.

Experience supporting the configuration and maintenance of Firewall/DMZ infrastructure including Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering technologies.

Intermediate Linux experience with command line and understanding of basic scripting.

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.

Experienced with network monitoring and log analysis applications such as Splunk Enterprise and Spunk Enterprise Security, Nagios, Zenoss, NeuralStar or other similar monitoring tools.

Desired Experience/Skills/Attributes:

Certifications: CISSP, CCNP Security, PCNSE, Network+, Security+, CEH, ITIL (r) Foundation certification, AWS Security, AWS Advanced Networking, Linux scripting and programming in Python and or Pearl greatly desired.

Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent written and oral communications.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA MD Germantown

Additional Work Locations:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community.

Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.