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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