Freedom Technology Solutions Group

Software engineering and geospatial IT solutions

Firewall Engineer

Security Engineering & ArchitectureConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSt. Louis, MO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An active security clearance is required.
Must successfully pass and maintain a U.S. Government polygraph after hire.
A BA/BS degree and typically two to eight years of related technical experience in network security with large-scale enterprise or global networks are required; additional experience may be considered instead of a degree.
Must hold a current DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II-compliant certification.
Must obtain and maintain CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 120 days of the start date.
Knowledge of firewalls such as Palo Alto, Juniper, or Cisco is required.
Knowledge of routers and switches such as Juniper or Cisco is required.
Knowledge of intrusion detection systems and products such as FireEye, F5 Load Balancer, or Cisco FTD is required.
Knowledge of Unix, RHELS OS, Windows Enterprise Active Directory, and VMware is required.

Responsibilities

Assist with the design, analysis, testing, and implementation of secure network architectures.
Conduct risk assessments and provide design recommendations.
Manage WAN, LAN, CAN, and remote network security, as well as incident and problem management.
Oversee security infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, and advanced configuration for firewalls, F5 load balancers, web gateways, mail gateways, intrusion detection systems, and management tools.
Oversee reporting, documentation, and investigation of security-related incidents, and lead the development and implementation of corrective measures.
Develop and execute standard operating procedures for security tools.
Evaluate and report on new network security technologies to enhance network capabilities.
Act as a liaison to contract and customer management and the government Designated Approving Authority regarding network security status, policies, and procedures.

Freedom Technology Solutions Groups is looking to add a Firewall Engineer to support both corporate and customer leadership to research, analyze, and implement enterprise-wide network security solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

Assist with design, analysis, testing, and implementation of state-of-the-art secure network architectures.
Conduct risk assessment and provide design recommendations.
Manage WAN, LAN, CAN, and remote network security as well as incident and problem management.
Oversee security infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, and advanced configuration. (firewalls, F5 load balancers, web gateways, mail gateways, IDS, and management tools).
Oversee the reporting, documentation, and investigation of all security-related incidents; lead the development and implementation of corrective measures.
Develop and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs) for security tools.
Evaluate and report on new network Security technologies to enhance the capabilities of the network.
Act as liaison to the contract and customer management, and government Designated Approving Authority (DAA) regarding network security status, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications:

Active security clearance.
Must be able to successfully pass/maintain a U.S. Government Polygraph (post-hire)
BA/BS Degree and typically between Two (2) and Eight (8) years of related technical experience in Network Security with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a high-paced, diverse environment. (Additional experience may be considered instead of a degree.)
DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliant certification (current)
Must be able to successfully obtain/maintain CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 120 days of start date (post-hire)
Firewalls (e.g. Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco, etc.)
Routers/Switches (e.g. Juniper, Cisco, etc.)
Intrusion Detection Systems / IDS Products (e.g. FireEye, F5 Load Balancer, Cisco FTD, etc.)
Unix, RHELS OS, Windows Enterprise AD, VMware

What’s in It for You?

Flexible work environment

A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals

Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits

A work-life balance you can count on

Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more

Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days

Competitive salary offerings

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Fully paid life and disability

Annual logo wear allowance

Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status

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About the Company

Freedom Technology Solutions Group

Software engineering and geospatial IT solutions

Freedom Technology Solutions Group provides software engineering and IT solutions for mission-critical challenges, serving government agencies and international development organizations. It builds secure, scalable technology and geospatial data analytics capabilities and delivers them through project-based engagements and service contracts. The company works by offering tailored software and analytics services that meet specific client needs, emphasizing speed, efficiency, and reliable performance. Its differentiators include a focus on mission-critical work, expertise in geospatial data analytics, experience with government contracts, and a people-first culture that minimizes bureaucratic obstacles to let employees focus on their skills. The company's goal is to deliver practical, secure technology solutions that help clients operate effectively and scale as their needs grow.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 2004

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