Network Firewall Lead

Job Profile:

IT Network Engineering T5

JR Type:

Evergreen

Job Category:

Information Technology

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Percentage of Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Type of Travel:

Continental US, Local, Outside Continental US

Program/Opportunity Name:

Opportunity | NRO Broadside 2.0

Referral Bonus Plan:

* * *

 

Job Description:

The Opportunity:  We are seeking an experienced and skilled Network Firewall Lead to oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of our organization's firewall infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security, performance, and reliability of our network perimeter defenses across multiple locations and cloud environments.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor the Firewall team
• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise-wide firewall solutions
• Develop and enforce firewall policies and procedures aligned with industry best practices and compliance requirements
• Manage and optimize firewall rules, access control lists (ACLs), and security policies
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of firewall configurations
• Troubleshoot complex firewall and network security issues
• Implement and manage next-generation firewall features such as IPS, application control, and SSL inspection
• Coordinate with other IT teams to ensure proper integration of firewall systems with other security and network technologies
• Stay current with emerging threats and security trends, recommending and implementing improvements as needed
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior firewall and security team members
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new firewall technologies and solutions
• Develop and maintain documentation for firewall configurations, change management, and disaster recovery procedures
• Participate in on-call rotation for critical firewall and network security incidents

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience 
• 10 years of related work experience
• TS/SCI with Poly
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Expert-level knowledge of major firewall platforms (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Forcepoint)
• Experience with network security and software-defined networking (SDN) concepts
• Hands-on experience with network security concepts, such as VPNs, NAT, IDS/IPS, and DMZ configurations.
• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.), network routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), and network architectures.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Desired:

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, Palo Alto PCNSE, or equivalent are highly desired.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and management tasks

 

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$120,800 - $265,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Salary : $120,800 - $265,800