Overview

FIREWALL ADMINISTRATOR/ENGINEER (RDTE)

Bowhead has an immediate opening for a Cisco FTD/Firepower (FMC) Firewall Administrator/Engineer to provide Design and Engineering Operation and Maintenance support for Firewall systems on the classified and unclassified Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) networks at Dahlgren, VA. As the Firewall Administrator, you will design, implement and maintain support of the network and security infrastructure, use best practices and knowledge of current technologies and their potential application to the RDT&E Environment, and will assist in assessing the security risk of proposed Firewall modifications.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Manage firewall and network security systems by establishing and enforcing approved policies

• Analyze network security requirements and implement perimeter security changes

• Utilizing industry best practices for security, disaster recovery, business continuity, change control, the engineer will design, configure, manage and troubleshoot a variety of network firewall technologies

• Serve as a subject matter expert in coordinating and troubleshooting with customers, other infrastructure support activities and business units

• Develop network documentation of security infrastructure

• Monitor network performance and implement performance tuning as necessary

• Responsible for installing software, applying patches, managing file systems, and monitoring performance of Firewall systems

• Performs data backups and restoration of managed systems

• Assist in the certification and accreditation process for managed systems and networks

• Install and deploy of new Firewall hardware and software

• Suport IDS/IPS functionality

• Review daily logs for managed systems and report on unusual activity

• Participate in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) associated with managed systems and applications

• Collaborate with IT staff on projects and initiatives

• Provide input for a monthly progress and status report

Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• High School Diploma required. Bachelors Degree prefered.

• Must currently hold a DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II certification

• Position requires a strong understanding of Firewall functions and operations (proxy, proxy-arp, NAT, stateful packet inspection, circuit layer gateways, and application layer gateway)

• Experience with Next Generation and web application firewalls

• Requires shell scripting experience and basic knowledge of various types of Operating Systems including Microsoft Windows, Linux and Unix and their network inter-communications

• Ideal candidate will have experience with TCP/IP protocols and the OSI model and how they apply to production systems and networks

• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts

• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Desired Skills:

• Firewall engineering background with Cisco FTD or McAfee firewalls

• Use of F5 Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Configure SSL offloading, secure remote access, High Availability / Redundancy configurations and network analysis tools

• IPv6 network and application implementations

• Familiarity with Department of Defense security guidelines and policies, highly desired

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 25 or more pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2025-22534

Category Information Technology

Location : Location US-VA-Dahlgren

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Top Secret

Minimum Clearance Required Top Secret

Travel Requirement N/A