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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Firewall Admin (CheckPoint) - **Company:** ITFRASTRUCTURE, INC. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Access Control List, System Configuration, Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (Ajax Programming), Issue Tracking Systems, Networking Hardware, Network Security, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f0c8acc9d9c14d58 ## About the Role * Five (5) years of relevant experience, including the following: * Working knowledge of firewalls and firewall management systems. * Working knowledge and understanding of industry standard network environments, including firewall and security hardware/software components. * Working knowledge of Information Assurance (IA) Best Practices and cybersecurity principles. * In-depth knowledge of LAN and WAN operations, architectures, and interconnectivity. * Experience with industry standard Incident Ticket Tracking systems for creating, tracking, and resolving incidents and work orders. * Comprehensive knowledge of DoD security regulations, guidelines, and policies, including but not limited to IA standards. * Working knowledge of installation, configuration, and day-to-day sustainment of network equipment, including but not limited to firewalls, routers, switches, and other network appliances. * DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: IAT-II. * Computing Environment: CheckPoint Certified Security Associates (CCSA) or CheckPoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE) or CheckPoint Security Master (CCSM). * Security Clearance - Must possess an active Secret Clearance (or higher) with a Tier-5 Background Investigation. ## Description The Firewall Administrator is responsible for the design, configuration, monitoring, and sustainment of enterprise firewall and network security systems. This position ensures network protection, availability, and compliance across enterprise environments in support of mission-critical operations. The Firewall Administrator works under general supervision, developing and implementing network security requirements from inception to completion, and ensuring alignment with DoD and Information Assurance (IA) standards. * Firewall Management and Operations: Monitors, analyzes, and manages firewall system logs and security events to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise network systems. * Installation and Configuration: Installs, configures, maintains, and troubleshoots firewalls and related network security appliances to ensure optimal performance and security posture. * Security Policy Administration: Formulates and manages network security policies, access control lists (ACLs), and rule sets in alignment with IA and organizational security guidelines. * Incident Response and Resolution: Investigates and responds to firewall-related incidents, performs root cause analyses, and develops corrective action plans to mitigate vulnerabilities. * Documentation and Reporting: Develops technical documentation, system configuration guides, change control records, and incident response reports for both technical and non-technical audiences. * Compliance and Governance: Ensures full adherence to DoD, DLA, and IA standards, regulations, and best practices governing cybersecurity and network defense. * Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborates closely with the Vendor Project Manager (PM), Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), and government user representatives to ensure technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. * Continuous Improvement: Evaluates and recommends network security upgrades, system enhancements, and technology integrations to strengthen the enterprise network security posture. ## Related Videos - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Generate Customer Journeys from reusable Building Blocks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/400-generate-customer-journeys-from-reusable-building-blocks) - [Bulletproof Web Applications: The 2025 OWASP Top Ten](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100072-bulletproof-web-applications-the-2025-owasp-top-ten) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [The Overflow: Security and Privacy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/715-the-overflow-security-and-privacy) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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