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A Firewall Administrator is responsible for configuring, managing, and monitoring an 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.

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Firewall Administrators often face challenges such as managing complex rule sets, staying updated with evolving security threats, and troubleshooting connectivity issues without disrupting network performance. These challenges are best addressed by maintaining up-to-date documentation, participating in ongoing security training, and fostering close collaboration with other IT teams. Adapting quickly to new technologies and actively monitoring firewall logs also help in detecting and resolving issues promptly. In this role, a proactive approach and continuous learning are key to maintaining a secure and efficient network environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Firewall Administrator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Firewall Administrator, you need a solid knowledge of network security, TCP/IP protocols, and hands-on experience managing firewall platforms such as Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, or Fortinet, typically supported by relevant degrees or certifications like CompTIA Security+ or Cisco CCNA Security. Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) tools, scripting languages, and network monitoring systems is also highly valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this position. These qualifications are essential for proactively protecting organizational networks, responding to incidents swiftly, and ensuring secure, reliable connectivity.

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Team Lead Firewall Administrator-Top Secret Clearance Required

Team Lead Firewall Administrator-Top Secret Clearance Required

Stellar Innovations & Solutions Inc.

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide overall supervision for vendor employees, including planning and managing projects and ensuring work is scheduled properly.

  • Resolve problems, allocate resources, manage personnel, and monitor operation performance while taking direction from the government.

  • Coordinate with the Vendor PM, TPOCs, and government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters.

Job description

Job Summary:
Stellar Innovations & Solutions Inc. is seeking a Team Lead Firewall Administrator to support the Air Force and DOD customers with cutting-edge services. The role involves supervising vendor employees, managing projects, and ensuring user satisfaction on technical matters while working under general supervision to develop product requirements.
Responsibilities:
• The Team Lead shall be able to provide overall supervision for vendor employees to include, but not limited to, planning, and managing the project professionally, ensuring that work is scheduled properly to obtain maximum use of resources; ensuring that accurate and timely reports are provided.
• Has the authority to resolve problems, allocate resources, manage personnel, and monitor operation performance taking direction from the government to ensure complete satisfaction.
• 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.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Seven (7) years relevant experience to include: Must have working knowledge and understanding of CheckPoint firewalls to include versions R81 and R82 and industry standard network environments to include firewall and security hardware/software.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of Information Assurance Best Practices.
• Must have in depth knowledge of LAN and WAN operations, understanding of how to use Incident Ticket Tracking systems for inputting incident tickets and creating work orders along with a comprehensive knowledge of DOD and DLA security regulations, guidelines, and policies to include, but not limited to, IA standards.
• Must have hands-on experience with the installation, configuration, and day-to-day sustainment of network equipment, to include but not limited to firewalls, proxy servers, cloud services and other network appliances.
• At time of proposal the contractor must possess a High Risk (Confidential, Critical Sensitive IT1) with a Tier 5 investigation.
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II certification or higher (one of the following): CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+CE, CND, SSCP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, or CCSP.
• Must possess two (2) certificates, one in each category: Category One (one of the following): CCSE, CCSM, CCSA; Category Two-Cloud Cert (one of the following): AWS CSA Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect-Associate, AWS CS Specialty, AWS Certified Security-Specialty, MC: Azure SEA, Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate, MC: Azure SAE, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, 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.
Company:
SIS offers a wide-range of services based on a solid foundation of Program Management Support, Infrastructure Management/Engineering, Information Assurance and Application/Systems Sustainment. Founded in 2008, the company is headquartered in Dayton, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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