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Team AMG

ACL Firewall Engineer

VA · On-site +1

$64.47/hr

ACL Firewall Engineer As an ACL Firewall Engineer, you know how to leverage advanced firewall technologies and security principles to develop secure, compliant network environments. You will use your ...

Leidos

Senior Firewall Engineer

Design and implement secure firewall architectures supporting Enterprise Core Services (ECS), Client Provisioning Services (CPS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), DevOps platforms, and Service ...

Peraton

Network/ Firewall Engineer

$80K - $128K/yr

The Firewall Engineer will install, configure, and support the organization's LAN, WAN, and Internet network segments, ensuring network availability, performing necessary maintenance, and monitoring ...

Kohl's

$53.75 - $70.25/hr

The engineer will lead technical delivery for firewalls, remote access, SASE, network segmentation, cloud network security, DNS security, and automation. What You'll Do * Design, implement, and ...

Cruitek

Senior Security (Palo) Engineer: (Remote)

$117K - $160K/yr

Senior Security (Palo) Engineer: (Remote) NO-3rd Parties or Sponsorships 6 Month Project at least ... Palo Alto Firewall Engineer. * Demonstrated extensive experience configuring, managing, and ...

Ignite IT

Senior Network Security Engineer

Suitland, MD · Remote

$63 - $82.50/hr

Firewall operations: hands-on Cisco and Palo Alto firewall administration, rule changes, NAT, troubleshooting, policy cleanup, upgrades, backups, logging, and production support. * VPN / remote ...

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A Remote Firewall job involves managing, configuring, and monitoring firewall systems to protect an organization's network from cyber threats. Professionals in this role ensure secure remote access, update firewall rules, and respond to security incidents. They may also conduct threat assessments and collaborate with IT teams to maintain network integrity. This job is often performed remotely using cloud-based or on-premise firewall solutions. Strong knowledge of security protocols, networking, and firewall technologies is essential.

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ACL Firewall Engineer

Team AMG

VA • On-site, Remote

$64.47/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Position Title: ACL Firewall Engineer
As an ACL Firewall Engineer, you know how to leverage advanced firewall technologies and security principles to develop secure, compliant network environments. You will use your experience with Access Control Lists (ACLs), firewall policy design, and network segmentation to support VA business operations and protect PHI, PII, and VA Sensitive data. You'll collaborate with crossfunctional IT teams to structure, implement, and maintain ACL configurations across VA networks. You'll apply your knowledge of network protocols, threat mitigation, and federal security standards to enhance the organization's security posture. You'll be a trusted advisor to your stakeholders as you translate security requirements and future needs into compliant architectures, design patterns, and bestpractice implementations.
You Have:
  • Experience designing, implementing, and managing firewall Access Control Lists to ensure VA network security and compliance
  • Experience reviewing ACLs and firewall policies to protect networks against unauthorized access and cyber threats
  • Experience developing firewall policies and procedures aligned with VA and federal security standards
  • Experience collaborating with network engineers, system administrators, and security personnel to build and update ACL configurations for new and existing network segments
  • Experience conducting ACL audits to assess compliance with security requirements
  • Experience assisting in incident response and remediation for firewall-related security events
  • Experience providing technical documentation, training, and support on ACL management
  • Knowledge of identity-related integrations that influence firewall policy design (e.g., SAML, Active Directory, or LDAP)
  • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to define network security requirements
  • Ability to stay current with emerging firewall technologies, threats, and best practices in network security.
  • Experience developing structured documentation or workflows for ACL and firewall management
  • Experience applying security architecture concepts, diagrams, and modeling techniques to firewall solutions
  • Bachelor's degree in CS or Electronics Engineering and 10+ years of experience in information technology or 18+ years of experience in information technology in lieu of a degree
Additional Nice to Have:
  • Experience integrating open-source or emerging security tools into firewall environments
  • Experience supporting firewall technologies within DevOps or automated deployment pipelines
  • Experience working with the VA
Hourly rate of pay: $64.47/hr
Benefits: PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision plan, Life and AD&D insurance, 401K Plan
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law.
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