Evolver Federal is seeking Senior Security Network Engineer specializing in Cisco hardware to join our team supporting a government customer in Washington DC. In this role you will be responsible for implementing new firewall architectures, upgrades and features as necessary and assisting in the administration of all information security devices to include updates, upgrades, policy administration and validation.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with security policies, develop and update IT security documentation, provide related status reports, briefings, schedules, and project plans in written form.
• Plan and implement security reviews for changes impacting hardware, software, baselines, connections, or applications.
• Collaborate with staff to plan and implement new firewall architectures, upgrades and features as necessary.
• Assist in the administration of all firewalls to include updates, upgrades, policy administration, and validation.
• Perform other security related tasks, including vulnerability scanning and log management.
• Assist in reviewing and implementing customer changes consistent with existing policies.
• Review and update documentation to ensure consistency with current procedures.
• Manage and tune additional software blades associated with firewall architecture (IPS, URL, Application Control, AV, Advanced Malware detection).
• Follow industry best practices, NIST SP 800-53, and agency security policy standards to identify gaps and inefficiencies in the security infrastructure and provide options for resolving them.
• Make recommendations to modernize CBO's security infrastructure in a more effective and efficient manner.
• Explain new security requirements to IRM&TS staff and contractors to support implementation.
• Work outside of normal business hours to support outage resolution, planned maintenance, or to implement an upgrade.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• 8 years of experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 6 years of experience configuring and administering firewall technologies such as carrier class Checkpoint Firewalls, Palo Alto and Network Security Policy Management.
• 5 Years of experience in security operations, including firewall rules and security policies.
• 5 years of experience with network engineering concepts and technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, routing protocols, and firewall administration.
• 5 years of experience with Check Point firewalls, Tipping Point IDS, QRadar, Cisco Stealthwatch and ThousandEyes
• 5 years of experience with firewall platforms assisting in rapid identification and isolation of issues during incidents and outages.
• 5 years of experience working with RMF and NIST SP 800-53 (Rev 4/5).
• 5 years of experience with RMF accreditation packages and all steps of the RMF process.
• 5 years of experience cyber-attack patterns, tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 years of experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 8 years of experience configuring and administering firewall technologies such as carrier class Checkpoint Firewalls, Palo Alto and Network Security Policy Management.
• 8 Years of experience in security operations, including firewall rules and security policies.
• 8 years of experience with network engineering concepts and technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, routing protocols, and firewall administration.
• 8 years of experience with Check Point firewalls, Tipping Point IDS, QRadar, Cisco Stealthwatch and ThousandEyes
• 8 years of experience with firewall platforms assisting in rapid identification and isolation of issues during incidents and outages.
• 8 years of experience working with RMF and NIST SP 800-53 (Rev 4/5).
• 8 years of experience with RMF accreditation packages and all steps of the RMF process.
• 8 years of experience cyber-attack patterns, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to adapt security processes/tools to evolving landscapes and risk scenarios.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining outstanding customer service skills.
• One of more of the following certifications: CCSE, CISSP, CISM, Security , CASP.

Evolver Federal is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job seekers. It is the policy of Evolver Federal not to discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic factors, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.