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Senior Network Firewall Engineer - FEDITC, LLC
Software Engineer
Lead the design, deployment, and hardening of enterprise firewalls across DoD and intelligence environments, leveraging Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, and Juniper SRX platforms to ensure robust security and compliance.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement enterprise‑grade firewall solutions on Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks, and Juniper SRX platforms.
- Design and enforce segmentation, VPN, and threat‑prevention policies to meet DoD security requirements.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and continuous monitoring of firewall configurations.
- Develop automation scripts (Python, PowerShell) for configuration management, reporting, and incident response.
- Collaborate with network, security, and operations teams to integrate firewalls into broader security architecture.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise firewall engineering and security architecture.
- Deep expertise with Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks, and Juniper SRX firewalls.
- Strong knowledge of VPN technologies, threat detection, and compliance frameworks (NIST, DoD STIG).
- Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell) for automation and configuration management.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment.