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Firewall Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Rockville, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
8 September 2026 (21 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
PlanIT Group is seeking a Firewall Engineer to support our Federal customer in the Washington DC area. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing configuring implementing and troubleshooting firewalls to protect IT systems from unauthorized access attacks and other security threats. Knowledge of networking protocols and security policies as well as experience with firewalls such as Check Point Juniper Fortigate and Cisco ASA.
Job Title: Firewall Engineer
Location: Remote or in Raleigh NC
Start Date: 03/17/25
Duration: One year plus annual extensions
Background and Introduction
The Firewall Engineer will be responsible for designing configuring implementing and troubleshooting firewalls to protect IT systems from unauthorized access attacks and other security threats. Knowledge of networking protocols and security policies as well as experience with firewalls such as Check Point Juniper Fortigate and Cisco ASA.
Responsibilities:
Design and configure firewalls to protect IT systems and networks from external and internal threats
Implement and enforce security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Monitor network traffic and security logs to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities
Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure the secure integration and operation of all IT systems and applications
Participate in incident management and response activities to contain and address security incidents
Conduct periodic security assessments to identify and address security gaps and risks
Provide technical guidance and support to other IT teams as needed
Desired Skills:
Expertise in configuring managing and troubleshooting firewalls and related security technologies such as VPNs IDS/IPS web application firewalls etc. Experience and knowledge of firewall platforms such as Check Point Juniper and Cisco ASA would be an added advantage.
Knowledge in TUFIN Firewall management tool.
Solid understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP VPN VLAN ACL and DNS with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to network connectivity.
Deep understanding of security threats vulnerabilities and attacks and should be familiar with security concepts such as risk management access control network segmentation and security policy enforcement.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills that will enable them to quickly identify and resolve complex security issues such as DDoS attacks malware infections or network breaches.
Certifications such as CISSP CCNA and CCNP in networking or security disciplines would be an added advantage.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams comprising of network engineers security analysts system administrators and business stakeholders.
Good documentation skills to maintain accurate records of network configurations security policies and incident reports.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in computer science information technology or related field
3-5 years of experience in firewall engineering and network security
Extensive knowledge of networking protocols and security policies
Experience with firewall platforms such as Palo Alto Networks Check Point and Cisco ASA
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Professional certifications such as CISSP CCNA and CCNP are a plus
Additional Provisions:
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening criminal history check and credit check.
All candidates must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident / Green Card required
Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
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Job Title: Firewall Engineer
Location: Remote or in Raleigh NC
Start Date: 03/17/25
Duration: One year plus annual extensions
Background and Introduction
The Firewall Engineer will be responsible for designing configuring implementing and troubleshooting firewalls to protect IT systems from unauthorized access attacks and other security threats. Knowledge of networking protocols and security policies as well as experience with firewalls such as Check Point Juniper Fortigate and Cisco ASA.
Responsibilities:
Design and configure firewalls to protect IT systems and networks from external and internal threats
Implement and enforce security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Monitor network traffic and security logs to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities
Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure the secure integration and operation of all IT systems and applications
Participate in incident management and response activities to contain and address security incidents
Conduct periodic security assessments to identify and address security gaps and risks
Provide technical guidance and support to other IT teams as needed
Desired Skills:
Expertise in configuring managing and troubleshooting firewalls and related security technologies such as VPNs IDS/IPS web application firewalls etc. Experience and knowledge of firewall platforms such as Check Point Juniper and Cisco ASA would be an added advantage.
Knowledge in TUFIN Firewall management tool.
Solid understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP VPN VLAN ACL and DNS with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to network connectivity.
Deep understanding of security threats vulnerabilities and attacks and should be familiar with security concepts such as risk management access control network segmentation and security policy enforcement.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills that will enable them to quickly identify and resolve complex security issues such as DDoS attacks malware infections or network breaches.
Certifications such as CISSP CCNA and CCNP in networking or security disciplines would be an added advantage.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams comprising of network engineers security analysts system administrators and business stakeholders.
Good documentation skills to maintain accurate records of network configurations security policies and incident reports.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in computer science information technology or related field
3-5 years of experience in firewall engineering and network security
Extensive knowledge of networking protocols and security policies
Experience with firewall platforms such as Palo Alto Networks Check Point and Cisco ASA
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Professional certifications such as CISSP CCNA and CCNP are a plus
Additional Provisions:
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening criminal history check and credit check.
All candidates must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident / Green Card required
Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
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