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Firewall Network Engineer with Security Clearance

Anonymous EmployerAtlantic City, NJ🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

Advance your career by managing mission-critical security infrastructure for the FAA in this high-impact, hybrid role that offers professional growth through cutting-edge Zero Trust and Check Point technologies. You will thrive in this position if you are an experienced security expert who values a collaborative team environment and the flexibility of a structured, reliable work-life balance. Apply today to play a vital role in protecting national enterprise networks and sharpening your expertise in a prestigious, large-scale environment.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeTemporary/Casual
Work modeHybrid
LocationAtlantic City, NJ, United States
Zero Trust

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Firewall Network Engineer supports the FAA Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) Networks Group, protecting and securing the FAA enterprise network that supports thousands of users and mission-critical NAS systems. The role covers day-to-day operations, cybersecurity initiatives, and infrastructure projects. SCHEDULE AND REQUIREMENTS

  • 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, core hours 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM local time
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • FAA Personnel Suitability clearance required (AMS 3.14-2) RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage multiple Check Point firewall clusters supporting the FAA Internet Access Point (IAP)
  • Manage and support the Zscaler Zero Trust platform (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX)
  • Implement and manage IPS, Anti-Virus, Anti-Bot, DLP, SSL Interception, and Identity Awareness
  • Monitor, prevent, identify, investigate, and remediate cybersecurity events and threats
  • Support annual security assessments, remediation, and compliance activities, including POA&M tracking and TIC compliance
  • Support annual Cybersecurity Test Facility exercises, including developing and improving incident response procedures
  • Manage traffic and audit logs and maintain historical data supporting SIEM applications
  • Work with network, security, and operations teams to keep enterprise network services available, secure, and intact REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Check Point subject matter expert: recent, hands-on administration and management of multiple Check Point firewall clusters in a large enterprise environment, able to contribute with minimal training
  • Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field and 8 years of IT experience, or 12 years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree
  • Experience managing firewall environments for organizations with 35,000+ users
  • Experience preventing, detecting, and remediating cybersecurity incidents
  • Experience developing incident response procedures and participating in security assessments
  • Experience tracking and resolving incidents through a ticketing system
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; able to work independently and own projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Hands-on Fortinet experience
  • Hands-on Zscaler experience (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX)
  • Experience working with government customers and cross-functional technical teams
  • ServiceNow or similar enterprise service management experience

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