FIREWALL ADMINISTRATOR

Designs, tests, and implements state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, and database products. Conducts risk assessment and provides recommendations for application design. Involved in a wide range of security issues including architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access. Uses encryption technology, penetration and vulnerability analysis of various security technologies, and information technology security research. May prepare security reports to regulatory agencies.

A Firewall Administrator is responsible for configuring, managing, and monitoring the organization’s firewall systems to protect networks from unauthorized access, cyber threats, and security breaches. They ensure firewall rules are properly set, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and implement security policies. Additionally, they analyze network traffic, update firewall software, and respond to security incidents. Their role is crucial in maintaining network integrity and preventing cyberattacks. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this position.

• Maintain physical infrastructure; change, upgrade, and patch boundary devices using established change management procedures.

• Administer and configure Palo Alto firewalls to ensure optimal security posture across the organization’s network.

• Conduct daily analysis of security logs, alerts, and intercepted data packets generated by the firewalls looking specifically for suspicious or malicious traffic or indications of network problems.

• Coordinate with other functional technical staff when troubleshooting and resolving connectivity issues and/or application failures that include firewalls in the connection path.

• Coordinate with other functional technical staff when malicious activities are detected - including prioritization of the incident to the incident response team for further analysis as required.

• Participate in project management, planning, implementation, and installation to ensure configuration and integration conforms to baseline architecture and provide Subject Matter Expertise on capabilities of firewalls during development phase of new projects and solutions.

• Respond to outages, resolve, and document priority incident tickets, perform network maintenance during prescribed maintenance windows.

• In-depth understanding of DISA STIG and experience applying it to network and system configurations.

• Experience with SD-WAN deployment and management.

• Ability to work individually with minimal supervision and as an integral part of a team. Proficient in all forms of communication-especially when conveying technical details to a non-technical audience, this position will perform work outside of normal business hours and on weekends.

Must Have

Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;

Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;

Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree for Information Technology Related Positions Only:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate’s Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
• A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum education, (some job titles dictate the response to this based on position level). Bachelor’s in Information Technology discipline

Nice to Have

Have a security first mindset. At least eight years experience in the mgmt./admin. of Palo Alto firewalls. Firm understanding of routing concepts, IP addressing including CIDR notation and subnetting.

• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, Layer 2 switching protocols, and routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF. Hands-on experience with firewalls, preferably Palo Alto Networks products, is essential.

• Relevant certifications such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or similar credentials are a plus.

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, PCNSA, CISSP

With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you., We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

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