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Koniag Government Services Enterprise Firewall Lead in Washington, District Of Columbia

KDS

Job ID 2425075

Koniag Data Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking an Enterprise Firewall Lead with a TS/SCI Clearance to support KDS and our government customer in Washington, DC.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Data Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an Enterprise Firewall Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise network security and possess expertise in managing and maintaining firewall infrastructure. The Enterprise Firewall Lead will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing the organization’s firewall infrastructure to ensure the security and integrity of network communications.

Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Designing, implementing, and managing enterprise firewall solutions

  • Monitoring firewall logs and responding to security incidents.

  • Collaborating with network engineers and security analysts to implement firewall policies.

  • Conducting regular security assessments and audits of firewall configurations

  • Providing guidance and technical expertise to junior team members

  • Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in enterprise firewall management

Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • 7+ years of experience in enterprise firewall administration

  • Certifications: AZ-900 (Microsoft Azure Fundamentals), Cisco (e.g., CCNA Security), Palo Alto Networks (e.g., PCNSA)

  • Extensive knowledge of enterprise firewall technologies, including Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ASA, and others

  • Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting firewall policies.

  • Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Experience with network protocols, routing, and switching.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances.

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

  • TS/SCI clearance required.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

  • Experience working in a government contracting environment.

  • Familiarity with cloud-based firewall solutions

  • Additional industry certifications such as CCNP Security or Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)

  • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation and orchestration tasks

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems.

Working Environment & Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress.

The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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