Information System Security Engineer (Firewall) (Active Secret Clearance Required)

• Design, implement, operate, and maintain enterprise firewall infrastructure.
• Manage Check Point and Fortinet firewall environments.
• Integrate and support defense-in-depth security technologies including:
• Intrusion Detection/Prevention (IDS/IPS)
• Network Access Control (NAC)
• Content Filtering
• Endpoint/Antivirus Security
• Perform security risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support secure network and application architectures across multiple enterprise platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network security issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in network and cybersecurity engineering.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Check Point and Fortinet firewalls.
• Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) certification required.
• Experience with enterprise security technologies including IDS/IPS, NAC, VPNs, and content filtering.
• Strong understanding of secure network architecture and risk management.
• Active Secret Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting DoD or other federal agencies.
• Knowledge of NIST, RMF, STIGs, and federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

If you're an experienced firewall security engineer with enterprise experience and an active Secret Clearance, we'd like to hear from you.

$89,636.67 - $107,949.54 a year - Full-time, Contract