Lead Firewall Engineer

Job description

Leidos' Digital Modernization sector is seeking a Senior Firewall Engineer to support the GSM-O effort. This position is located at the Pentagon and is 100% on-site. This role requires an engineer who can design, implement, and manage complex firewall solutions to ensure the security and integrity of network infrastructure. The ideal candidate has experience with firewall technologies including Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX, and Palo Alto, as well as a strong background in security networking. Primary Responsibilities: Design, Implement Manage firewall solutions using Cisco ASA/Firepower, Juniper SRX and Palo Alto. Monitor firewall performance and security logs to identify and mitigate potential threats. Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures. Perform system audits to ensure compliance with standards and regulations. Collaborate with other IT, Security and Network teams to integrate firewall solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve network and firewall related issues promptly and document within ticket systems. Maintain and update firewall configurations (security polices/firewall ACLs as approved by Change Management) - Serve as a People Leader for personnel supporting t...