TSSCI Firewall Lead

Job DescriptionAn employer is looking for a Firewall Lead to sit hybrid at the Pentagon. The candidate is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining enterprise firewall solutions using Cisco ASA/Firepower, Juniper SRX, and Palo Alto technologies. This role oversees firewall performance and security monitoring, develops and enforces network security policies, conducts system audits to ensure compliance, and collaborates with IT, security, and network teams to integrate and support secure solutions. The lead serves as the primary point of contact for all firewall operations, projects, and assessments, ensuring timely delivery of tasks and effective troubleshooting with proper documentation. Additionally, this role provides leadership for personnel supporting the firewall task area, including coaching, mentoring, performance evaluations, time validation, and reporting to the Government Task Lead and PMO. The position also drives continual service improvement initiatives to enhance operational processes and support strategic program and business objectives.Compensation:$80/hr to $90/hr.Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: and RequirementsTSSCIMust have DoD 8570 IAT III or higher certificationMust have a Juniper, Cisco, or Palo Alto certificationBS degree and 12+ years of directly relevant experience. Additional military or relevant work experience may be considered lieu of a degree.3+ years of Firewall experience within the DoD environmentDemonstrated knowledge in planning, directing, and managing a Firewall Team in an organization similar in size to this acquisitionDemonstrated knowledge of Implementation of Perimeter and Internal Firewalls (both physical and virtual contexts)Demonstrated advanced experience in managing standard baseline configuration across numerous firewallsDemonstrated advanced experience in evaluating rules to ensure maximum security while minimizing redundancy in rulesDemonstrated experience with researching and fielding new and innovative firewall technology#J-18808-Ljbffr

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