Firewall & Cloud Security Team Lead w/ Top Secret clearance

• Provide overall supervision and leadership for contractor personnel supporting firewall and network security operations.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate project activities to ensure efficient use of resources and timely execution of tasks.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely reporting to Government stakeholders.
• Exercise authority to resolve technical and operational issues, allocate resources, manage personnel, and monitor performance.
• Execute work under general supervision while managing efforts from project inception through completion.
• Develop requirements and technical specifications for simple to moderately complex network security solutions.
• Coordinate with Vendor Program Manager (PM), Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs), and Government representatives to ensure technical accuracy and user satisfaction.
• Oversee installation, configuration, and sustainment of network security infrastructure, including firewalls, proxy servers, and cloud-based security solutions.
• Ensure compliance with DoD and DLA cybersecurity policies, Information Assurance (IA) standards, and best practices.
• Monitor operational performance and ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and mission requirements.
• Utilize incident ticket tracking systems to manage work orders, track incidents, and ensure timely resolution.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in network security, firewall administration, or related IT disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising technical teams in a network security environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Check Point firewalls, including versions R81 and R82.
• In-depth knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) operations.
• Experience with installation, configuration, and sustainment of network equipment, including:

• Firewalls
• Proxy servers
• Cloud-based security services
• Other network security appliances

• Familiarity with incident ticket tracking systems and operational workflows.
• Comprehensive understanding of DoD and DLA security regulations, policies, and Information Assurance (IA) standards.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and enterprise network security architectures.

Certifications

• DoD 8570/8140 Baseline Certification (IAT Level II or higher - one required):

• CompTIA Security+ (Continuing Education)
• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+ CE)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Security)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Associate of CISSP
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
• Certified Network Defender (CND)

• Computing Environment Certifications (both required):

• Category One (one required): o Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) o Check Point Certified Security Master (CCSM)

• Category Two - Cloud Certification (one required): o AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: New Cumberland, PA; Columbus, OH; and/or Ft. Belvoir, VA.
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 10%, We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

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