Senior Network Firewall Engineer

SAIC has an immediate remote opportunity for a Senior Network Firewall Engineer to join our team supporting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The Senior Network Firewall Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex networks, with a primary focus on supporting FDIC’s cybersecurity and operational objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the team to create, implement, and maintain firewall rules, access control lists (ACLs), and policies to secure FDIC network assets
• Collaborate with the team in implementing and maintaining Palo Alto firewall systems in standalone and high availability (HA) configurations
• Develop and document technical procedures, firewall configurations, and policies to ensure compliance and operational continuity
• Execute assigned tasks related to network security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, and other security technologies
• Monitor and analyze network traffic for anomalies, security threats, and vulnerabilities, escalating issues as required
• Respond to assigned security tickets, troubleshoot firewall-related issues, and resolve network connectivity problems under the guidance of the Team Lead
• Use tools like Riverbed NetProfiler to monitor and analyze network performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize operations
• Administer Zix Email Security solutions, managing email policies and troubleshooting phishing, malware, spam, and delivery issues
• Prepare change management documentation, secure necessary approvals, and participate in regular operational and performance reporting
• Support system upgrades, installations, and maintenance efforts to secure and optimize FDIC network and infrastructure
• Collaborate on technical matters and provide input during architectural design meetings

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of relevant experience, additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Must have 10 years of related experience managing data networks, possessing extensive skills and knowledge in network design, architecture, troubleshooting, and management
• Solid understanding of PaloAlto firewalls and Cisco Routers and Switches
• Knowledge of internal and external routing protocols, e.g. EIGRP and BGP, QoS
• Industry Certifications (one or more preferred): Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) or equivalent Palo Alto certification
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security
• Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security (JNCIS-SEC) or higher
• Security+ CE, CySA+, or other IAT Level II certifications
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
• Hands-on experience configuring and managing Palo Alto PAN-OS, including firewall policies, security rule creation, and incident resolution
• Familiarity with Riverbed NetProfiler for traffic analysis, performance monitoring, and data optimization
• Experience with Zix Email Security, including email encryption, advanced filtering, and troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of change management processes with experience in preparing and presenting updates for required approvals