Team Lead Firewall Administrator

Clearance Level
Secret
Category
Network Engineering
Location
Remote, Working from the USA
Key Skills For Success

Data Communication Networks

Firewalls

Network Engineering

Networking Hardware

REQ#: RQ185328
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

GDIT is seeking a Team Lead Firewall Administrator to help support our DLA NETOPS contract. This position is 100% remote but requires the employee to reside in the CONUS.

How the Team Lead Firewall Administrator will make an impact:

  • 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.

  • Resolve problems, allocate resources, manage personnel, and monitor operation.

  • Ensure complete satisfaction performance taking direction from the government.

  •  Develop the requirements of a product from inception to conclusion.

  • Develop required specifications for simple to moderately complex problems. Coordinates with the Vendor PM, CORs, and government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED:

  • CLEARANCE: Active Secret

  • CERTIFICATION(S):

    • DoD 8570 IAT II Compliant (CompTIA Sec+ CE).

    • Computing Environment: CheckPoint Certified Security Associates (CCSA) or CheckPoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE) or CheckPoint Security Master (CCSM)

  • EDUCATION: High School Diploma or higher

  • YEAR'S EXPERIENCE: 5 yrs experience in telecommunications network design and management.

  • TECHNICAL SKILLS:

  • Working knowledge of Firewall.

  • 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.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of DoD and DLA security regulations, guidelines and policies to include but not limited  to: IA standards.

  • LOCATION: Remote (must reside in the CONUS though)

  • EQUIPMENT: Upon onboarding, due to contract logistics, the qualified candidate will need to travel to nearest DLA location to secure required equipment. Expenses will be reimbursed by GDIT.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED:

  • CLEARANCE: Active Secret, with Top Secret eligibility OR Active Top Secret

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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Work Requirements
Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Checkpoint Certified Security Engineer (CCSE) - Checkpoint Software Technologies

Security+, CE - CompTIA

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $110,500 - $149,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.