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# Firewall Administrator

- **Company:** TekSynap Corporation
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Issue Tracking Systems, Networking Hardware, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9194127/firewall-administrator

## About the Role

* Active Secret Clearance with IT-I eligibility
 * Active DoD approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II or higher (ex. Security+)
 * Active Computing Environment certification (one of the following):
 + CCSA
 + CCSE, + MC Azure Admin Associate Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate
 + OCI Cloud Ops Pro 2024 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024 Cloud Operations Professional
 + Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist (CCCS) cert

Minimum Experience:

 * Five (5) years of relevant experience to include the following:
 + Working knowledge of Firewalls.
 + Working knowledge and understanding of industry standard network environments to include firewall and security hardware/software.
 + Working knowledge of Information Assurance Best Practices.
 + In depth knowledge of LAN and WAN operations.
 + Knowledge of industry standard Incident Ticket Tracking systems for inputting incident tickets and creating work orders.
 + Comprehensive knowledge of DOD and DLA security regulations, guidelines, and policies, to include, but not limited to, IA standards.
 + Working knowledge of the installation, configuration, and day-to-day sustainment of network equipment, to include but not limited to firewalls and other network appliances., 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.

## Description

* Demonstrates knowledge and accomplishment in monitoring and analyzing Firewall system logs.
 * Works under general supervision, developing the requirements of a product from inception to conclusion.
 * Develops required specifications for simple to moderately complex problems.
 * Coordinates with the Vendor PM, TPOCs, and government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters.
 * Ability to formulate Security policy and manage Security configuration.