Firewall Technician

Job Description

The Firewall technician is responsible for the operations and maintenance of all firewall devices for the 561st Network Operations Squadron customer base. Key services maintained either locally or remotely are: Sidewinder G2 Firewalls, Cisco Virtual Private Network devices and BlueCoat Proxy servers.

Main Duties:

Responsible for assisting with the establishment and development of a secure infrastructure, based on client needs, U.S Government guidance and industry best practices. Will operate and maintain, assist with the design modification and documentation security configurations for applications, network devices that include: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and other equipment and software

Provide guidance that supports technical information system design(s), improvements, planning and implementation. Assess current and planned information systems, identifying security architecture or design issues, and develop solutions to meet customer requirements and standards compliance

Participates in infrastructure support projects to develop, plan, and implement specifications or standards for network and distributed system security technologies in support of key information systems. Able to support the evaluation and acquisition of information security tools (as requested). Participate in special projects (as required)

Requirements:

Must have hands on experience working with Sidewinder and Cisco firewalls, various IDS/IPS products, and VPNs

Need a solid understanding of current security practices in service provider environment

Strong understanding of current industry trends in network and security infrastructure

Must be comfortable with shell scripting

Candidates must possess an active DoD secret security clearance

Candidates must successfully pass a Drug Test

B.S. in Computer Science or related field, or High School graduate with 7 years of experience supporting enterprise networks.

Pass government issued IQT test

Obtain Sec + certification within 90 days of employment

Experience with the following is mandatory:

Sidewinder Firewall Software

G2 Firewall Software

TCP/IP

Sendmail

Understanding of mail flow through a network

Understanding of DNS

Working knowledge of Access Control Lists

Basic understanding of IP routing

Sniffer technology

Network cabling

Unix/Linux.

Load Balancers

Understanding of IPSEC

Experience with the following is desired:

CCNA and/or CISSP certifications

CISCO products

Familiarity with Microsoft shares and folder security

Familiarity with VPNs

Familiarity with Remedy

Database technology: SQL, Access

Familiarity with AF Networks and the CITS NOIIA architecture

National Security Programs, an AECOM Technology Corporation, is a provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world. The National Security Programs Division brings unique expertise to AECOM in intelligence, information technology and cyber security – and diversifies AECOM’s strong base of federal government relationships. An exciting and rewarding career, built on your experience is within you reach. 

AECOM has significant presence in the high-growth national security market. With 51,000 people in more than 100 countries, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. Our highly capable team provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments.

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Requisition/Vacancy No. 67419BR