Senior Firewall Engineer

D2 Consulting
Springfield, VA, United States
9 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$130,000.0 - $140,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Unix Cyber Security Intrusion Detection Systems Network Security Red Hat Enterprise Linux Network Routers Load Balancing Firewalls (Computer Science) Juniper Build Management Palo Alto Networks
+3 more
Fireeye Cisco Vmware

Job description

D2 Consulting is looking for a skilled Senior Firewall Engineer to join a high-impact team protecting mission-critical infrastructure. You’ll work side-by-side with both corporate and government leadership - meaning your work gets noticed, and your voice matters.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

This isn’t a “maintain the status quo” role. You’ll be solving real security challenges at enterprise scale:

  • Design & build state-of-the-art secure network architectures - from concept to implementation
  • Protect the network by managing WAN, LAN, CAN, and remote security environments, handling incidents with speed and precision
  • Own the security stack - firewalls, F5 load balancers, web/mail gateways, IDS platforms, and management tools
  • Lead incident response - investigate, document, and drive corrective action when it matters most
  • Shape security operations by developing SOPs that the broader team will rely on
  • Stay ahead of threats by researching and evaluating emerging network security technologies
  • Be the expert in the room - serve as a trusted liaison to contract leadership, customers, and government DAA stakeholders on security posture, policies, and procedures

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI clearance (must be current)
  • Ability to pass a U.S. Government Polygraph (post-hire)
  • DoD 8140.01 / 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliant certification (current)
  • CSSP Infrastructure Support certification - or the drive to earn it within 120 days of starting

Experience:

  • 5+ years in Network Security within large-scale enterprise or global environments
  • BA/BS degree preferred - but strong hands-on experience can speak just as loudly. You can substitute a degree with 4 years of additional experience
  • Firewalls: Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco
  • Routers/Switches: Juniper, Cisco
  • IDS/Threat Tools: FireEye, F5 Load Balancer, Cisco FTD
  • OS/Platforms: Unix, RHEL, Windows Enterprise AD, VMware

Benefits & conditions

  • Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $130-140k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
  • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

About the company

D2 Consulting is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.

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