About this role
Lead Cisco Firewall Engineer
Job Description
- Design, implement and manage firewall solutions using Cisco ASA/Firepower, Juniper SRX and Palo Alto.
- Monitor firewall performance and security logs to identify and mitigate potential threats.
- Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures.
- Perform system audits to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
- Collaborate with other IT, Security and Network teams to integrate firewall solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network and firewall related issues promptly and document within ticket systems.
- Maintain and update firewall configurations (security polices/firewall ACLs as approved by Change Management)
Serve as a People Leader for personnel supporting the Firewall Task Area:
- Serve as the focal point for all firewall tasks, operations, projects, and assessments
- Ensure all tasks are delivered according to timelines
- Provide written reports and oral briefings to the Government Task Lead and PMO Team
- Conduct annual performance assessments to include periodic check ins.
- Validate/approve time charging for both Leidos and vendor personnel.
- Provide coaching/mentoring to personnel.
- Develop and Execute Continual Service Improvement technical strategies to modify and enhance operational processes and impact strategic project/program goals and business results.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
We are an equal opportunity employer.