Network Engineer - Firewall

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Firewall Management, Firewalls, Network Connectivity

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Network Engineer - Firewall supporting the United States Postal Service (USPS). GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. 

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Network Engineer - Firewall you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Network Engineer - Firewall joining the Network Connectivity Platforms (NCP) group within the Network & Infrastructure Technology (NIT) organization at USPS that provides overall design for infrastructure delivery and interoperability for the 200+ technologies, 24,000 servers, and cloud services in use today support applications.

HOW A NETWORK ENGINEER - FIREWALL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

•    Design and configure firewalls to protect IT systems and networks from external and internal threats
•    Implement and enforce security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
•    Monitor network traffic and security logs to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities
•    Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure the secure integration and operation of all IT systems and applications
•    Participate in incident management and response activities to contain and address security incidents
•    Conduct periodic security assessments to identify and address security gaps and risks
•    Provide technical guidance and support to other IT teams as needed

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field is preferred. In lieu of degree, an additional 4 years of relevant experience is required
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, and CCNP in networking or security disciplines is preferred

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 3-7 years of related professional work experience in firewall engineering and network security

Required Technical Skills:

• Expertise in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting firewalls and related security technologies such as VPNs, IDS/IPS, web application firewalls, etc.
• Experience and knowledge of firewall platforms such as Check Point, Juniper, and Cisco ASA would be an added advantage
• Knowledge in TUFIN Firewall management tool
• Solid understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, VPN, VLAN, ACL, and DNS, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to network connectivity
• Deep understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks, and should be familiar with security concepts such as risk management, access control, network segmentation, and security policy enforcement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills that will enable them to quickly identify and resolve complex security issues, such as DDoS attacks, malware infections, or network breaches
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams comprising of network engineers, security analysts, system administrators, and business stakeholders
• Good documentation skills to maintain accurate records of network configurations, security policies, and incident reports

Location:

• On-site in Raleigh, NC with a hybrid work schedule (e.g., 4 days on-site;1 days remote each week)

Security Clearance Level:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting.
• This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years.

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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The likely salary range for this position is $71,454 - $96,672. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA NC Raleigh

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans