Team Lead Firewall Administrator

M9 Solutions, Multiple Locations

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations who desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include digital transformation, software development, cloud migration, applications & infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery & analytics, and IT talent solutions.

 

M9 Solutions is seeking a Team Lead Firewall Administrator to work on a government contract for a client located in one of several approved work locations. An active Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the program in providing technology foundation services, data center services with the resources to design, plan, test, implement, and sustain an Enterprise COTS network micro-segmentation software application solution across physical and cloud environments.
  • Provide overall supervision for vendor employees to include, but not limited to, planning and managing the project professionally, ensuring that work is scheduled properly to obtain maximum use of resources, and ensuring that accurate and timely reports are provided.
  • Has the authority to resolve problems, allocate resources, manage personnel, and monitor operational performance, taking direction from the client to ensure complete satisfaction.
  • Work under general supervision, developing the requirements of a product from inception to conclusion.
  • Develop required specifications for simple to moderately complex problems.
  • Coordinate with the Vendor PM, PMO, and government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters.
  • Troubleshoot network connectivity for various users and applications using McAfee/ Sidewinder Next Generation Firewalls. 

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance.
  • Ability to report daily to any one of the approved work locations: Richmond, VA, Ft. Belvoir, VA, Philadelphia, PA, New Cumberland, PA, Battle Creek, MI, Dayton, OH, or Columbus, OH.
  • 15+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong background in network troubleshooting, security policy formulation, and firewall configuration.
  • Working knowledge of host-based Firewall.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of industry standard network environments to include firewall and security hardware/software.
  • Working knowledge of cyber security best practices.
  • Experience performing firewall backups and storage management via Command line Interface (CLI).
  • Experience performing firewall software and hardware upgrade.
  • Experience building/configuring new firewalls utilizing backup from old equipment.
  • In-depth knowledge of LAN and WAN operations.
  • Moderate knowledge of and experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, performing tasks such as installation, configuration, and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of industry standard Incident Ticket Tracking systems for inputting incident tickets and creating work orders.
  • Experience in processing and documenting trouble tickets from support teams and coordinating with technicians to resolve work order requests.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of agency security regulations, guidelines, and policies, to include but not limited to IA standards.
  • Working knowledge of the installation, configuration, and day-to-day sustainment of host-based firewalls, to include but not limited to the management server and other product related items.
  • Expertise in managing firewall rule bases in compliance with cyber security requirements ensuring the hardening of networks, and aligning with Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) standards.
  • Certifications:
    • T3 Investigation, Sensitivity Level: IT-I Critical Sensitive
    • DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II or IAT III (Sec+ CASP+, CISM, CISSP)
    • Computing Environment: CCSA or CCSE
    • DLA CE Cert IA Role/Function: Server Admin M (Cloud or Microsoft / Linux Operating System per DLA Approved CE) or ACE Multiload Network Associate by Aviatrix
    • Illumio Core Specialist or Expert is desired.

Full-Time Employee Compensation

  • M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
  • M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits

Salary Range
$60,000—$180,000 USD

 

M9 Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled.

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. M9 is subject to Executive Order 11246, which requires government contractors to take affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of their employment. Please click here to complete M9's Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it to hr@m9solutions.com. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact M9’s Human Resources Department at hr@m9solutions.com or at 703-936-0880.

With 14+ years of proven delivery and steady growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diversity in driving the vision of the company.

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