[Remote] Network/ Firewall Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Peraton is a national security company and enterprise IT provider delivering mission-critical solutions and technologies to government agencies and the U.S. armed forces. Peraton is seeking a Network/Firewall Engineer to support enterprise network security operations by managing LAN, WAN, Internet, firewall, access control, wireless, endpoint management, monitoring, compliance, and incident response activities.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support the organization's LAN, WAN, and Internet network segments to meet organizational needs
• Monitor network performance and availability, performing necessary maintenance to ensure continuous system uptime for all users
• Monitor and test website performance to ensure availability and responsiveness
• Design, deploy, and manage firewall policies and rule sets using Palo Alto Networks platforms to protect the enterprise perimeter and internal network segments
• Configure and maintain F5 Networks load balancing and application delivery infrastructure to support high availability and secure traffic management
• Implement and manage Network Access Control (NAC) and Wi-Fi solutions to enforce endpoint compliance and secure wireless connectivity
• Administer Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for policy-based network access control, device profiling, and guest access management
• Configure and support wireless network standards and infrastructure, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity across the enterprise
• Manage mobile device security and compliance using VMware AirWatch (Workspace ONE) and Microsoft Intune for cloud-based mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM)
• Utilize Splunk for log aggregation, correlation, and analysis to support network visibility and threat detection
• Support Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) operations, including alert triage, correlation rule tuning, and incident response coordination
• Support Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program requirements, including asset visibility, vulnerability management, and compliance reporting
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including methods of procedure, SOPs, network diagrams, and firewall rule documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to implement security best practices and respond to network incidents

Skills

• 5 years with a Bachelor's degree or 9 years with a HS Diploma
• Strong experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks firewalls
• Experience with F5 Networks load balancing and application delivery configuration.
• Experience designing, deploying, and administering Network Access Control (NAC) solutions
• Strong knowledge of Wi-Fi engineering and wireless network standards
• Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for policy enforcement and device profiling
• Experience with VMware AirWatch / Workspace ONE for mobile device management
• Experience administering Microsoft Intune, including MDM/MAM capabilities
• Experience using Splunk for log analysis and operational monitoring
• Strong understanding of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools and processes
• Experience supporting Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) programs
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments and teams
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident for more than 3 years
• Ability to obtain the required agency security clearance
• Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Palo Alto PCNSE, F5 Certified, Cisco CCNP Security, or equivalent)

Benefits

• Employees may be eligible for overtime, depending on the position.
• Employees may be eligible for shift differential, depending on the position.
• Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

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