Senior Network Firewall Engineer

SAIC is seeking a Senior Network Firewall Engineer to support the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The role involves designing, implementing, and managing complex networks with a focus on 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