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Checkpoint Firewall Engineer (CCSE Certified)

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.

Posted over 6 months ago

Job Requirements

McLean, VA Smyrna, GA
Secret Polygraph not specified
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$170,000 - $200,000

Job Description

Position: Network Security Firewall Engineer (Check Point Certified)
Location: McLean, VA or Smyrna, GA (onsite)
Client: Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)

Security Clearance:
• Active DoD Secret Clearance Required

Citification:
• Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE), or Check Point Certified Security Master (CCSM).
• CompTIA Security+ CE

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Network Security Firewall Engineer with strong expertise in Check Point Firewall technologies to support the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, administering, and maintaining secure firewall solutions while ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements and industry best practices.
Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, configure, and manage Check Point firewall solutions to protect enterprise network infrastructure.
• Administer and maintain Check Point firewalls, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security.
• Monitor firewall logs, alerts, and security events to detect, investigate, and respond to potential security threats.
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to develop, implement, and enforce network security policies and firewall rules.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability reviews, and firewall audits to identify and mitigate risks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve firewall-related incidents, connectivity issues, and performance problems.
• Develop and maintain documentation including firewall configurations, security policies, network diagrams, and incident reports.
• Participate in cybersecurity incident response activities and coordinate with security teams to ensure timely resolution of security incidents.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, firewall technologies, and security best practices to continuously improve network security.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and team members.
Qualifications:
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (Required).
• Minimum 5 years of experience administering enterprise firewalls in a DoD environment.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• One of the following Check Point certifications:
• Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE), or
• Check Point Certified Security Master (CCSM).
• Strong knowledge of firewall architecture, VPNs, NAT, routing, access control policies, and network security principles.
• Hands-on experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Check Point firewall solutions.
• Experience with DoD cybersecurity policies, compliance requirements, and security frameworks.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Preferred).
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We are one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator & Workforce Solution companies in the US. Founded in 1997, we are a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, & Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ & Mclean, VA, we have 14 offices throughout the US. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality & compliance, our delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, & ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, we currently hold government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, & 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 & other commercial clients & currently support 80+ commercial clients. Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes.

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Job Category
IT - Networking
Clearance Level
Secret