Firewall Administrator

Revolutional, LLC
Silver Spring, MD, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Firewall Monitoring of Systems Intrusion Detection Systems Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Network Security Network Architecture Network Administration Security Information and Event Management Scripting Firewalls (Computer Science) Information Technology Palo Alto Networks
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Firewall Services Module

Job description

We have an exciting full time opportunity for an experienced Firewall Administrator to join our growing team in DC supporting a highly secure, mission critical environment. The ideal candidate will manage and administer firewall solutions ensuring the secure and efficient operation of firewall systems to protect classified government information and networks.

What You’ll Do

As the Firewall Administrator you will:

  • Administer and manage firewalls, including deployment, configuration, and maintenance.
  • Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot firewall traffic to identify and mitigate security threats.
  • Implement and maintain firewall rules, policies, and configurations based on security best practices and organizational requirements.
  • Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with government security standards and protocols.
  • Perform regular security assessments and audits to ensure firewalls are properly configured and functioning.
  • Provide documentation and support for network architecture and firewall configurations.
  • Respond to security incidents and conduct root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging security threats and technologies.

Requirements

Do you have experience in VPN?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • 6 years network administration or network engineering experience
  • 3 years firewall administration.
  • Strong understanding of firewall configurations, rule sets, and network security best practices.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly resolve complex security issues.
  • Strong documentation skills to create and maintain firewall configuration and operational procedures.
  • Occasional after-hours work may be required for maintenance and upgrades., * Experience with Palo Alto technologies and Palo Alto Panorama.
  • Palo Alto certifications such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) or Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).
  • Experience with other security technologies such as VPNs, IDS/IPS, and SIEM solutions.
  • Familiarity with automation tools and scripting for firewall management.
  • Knowledge of government cybersecurity policies, including NIST, FISMA, and DoD security frameworks.
  • Experience with monitoring tools and incident management in secure environments.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Paid parental leave
  • Parental leave
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) 5% Match, Here at Revolutional we are pleased to have been repeatedly recognized for our outstanding work culture, the innovative work we do, and the employees on our team who make a difference each day. Some of these recognitions include:
  • Recognized as a Top 20 “Best Place to Work in Virginia”
  • Recipient of Department of Labor’s HireVets Gold Medallion
  • Great Place to Work Certification for five years running
  • A Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company
  • A Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company
  • Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years
  • Two-time SBA SBIR Tibbett’s Award winner
  • Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification

We recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Revolutional family! In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to

  • Traditional and HSA- eligible medical insurance plans
  • 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options
  • 100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance
  • 5% 401(k) company matching
  • Flexible-schedules and teleworking options
  • Paid holidays and PTO Accrual Plans
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation
    • and so much more!
Check out our Revolutional LinkedIn to find out a little more about who we are and if we are the right next step for your career!

About the company

Revolutional delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies across civilian, health, and national security environments. We apply modern capabilities, including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to solve complex challenges, enable faster and more secure operations, and drive measurable mission outcomes.

We are redefining how federal technology gets built and delivered by operating with a product mindset, prioritizing speed, ownership, and execution over bureaucracy.

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