Bering Straits Native Corporation
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Senior Firewall Security Engineer
Location:
Washington
Description:
OverviewVisit our website at www.beringstraits.com to apply! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled SUMMARY Bering Global Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified Senior Firewall Security Engineer internally. The position may be available in either Washington D.C., Boyers, PA, or Macon, GA along with remote. The selected candidate's primary jobs duties will involve configuring and administering a suite of cutting-edge enterprise-grade network security tools, including Palo Alto Networks firewalls, ForeScout network access control (NAC), Forcepoint web and email filtering products, Akamai web application firewall (WAF), and more. The selected candidate will work closely with a team of highly skilled security engineers protecting the federal client's network from state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) adversaries, cybercriminals, malicious insiders, and all other cyber threat actors.A candidate with a strong background in network administration will be successful in this position. Proficiency with enterprise network infrastructure technologies, such as firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, and VPNs are critical for this position. Hardcore, hands-on technical skills and knowledge are required to deploy, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the sophisticated enterprise-grade security technologies within the client's network environment. This position is ideal for experienced network administrators looking to advance their careers into the realm of cybersecurity.In course of regular job duties, the selected candidate will gain exposure to many different enterprise-grade security technologies, which perform critical functions such as vulnerability scanning, malware detection, network intrusion prevention, firewall blocking, enterprise-wide incident response, and security information and event management (SIEM). Some examples of the 20+ cutting-edge security technologies that the selected candidate will work with are: SentinelOne, Cylance, Palo Alto firewalls, RSA Netwitness, Carbon Black, Forescout CounterACT, and CyberArk.ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position, and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. * Work with a team of network security engineers to deploy, configure, administer, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the following network security products: * Palo Alto Networks firewall appliances * Forcepoint Triton web and email filtering appliances * Gigamon network tap infrastructure * ForeScout CounterACT NAC * Akamai WAF * Troubleshoot network issues caused by security tools to enable business functionality while maintaining a least privilege/least functionality security model. * Evaluate emerging/competing network security technologies for consideration during annual procurement cycles. * Architect and deploy any newly procured network security products in a configuration optimized to protect the federal client's network and data.QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required (Minimum) Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent certifications or military work-related experience * Palo Alto PCNSE * Minimum of 5+ years of Network Engineering experience on an enterprise level Proficiency with some or all of the following common enterprise technologies: * Palo Alto Networks/Cisco/Juniper firewalls * Transparent proxying via Cisco WCCP * VPNs - client access and site-to-site * Microsoft Active Directory * Windows operating systems * Linux/Unix-based operating systems * Advanced-level understanding of common computer and networking technologies: * TCP/IP stack * Networking technologies (routing, switching, VLANs, subnets, firewalls) * Common networking protocols - SSH, SMB, SMTP, FTP/SFTP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, etc... * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills * Ability to work independently to identify errors, pinpoint root causes, and devise solutions with minimal oversight. * Excellent communications skills: * Ability to communicate with senior management and federal client staff - both technical and non-technical - in a clear and concise manner using proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills * Ability to work independently to identify errors, pinpoint root causes, and devise solutions with minimal oversight. * Excellent communications skills: * Ability to communicate with senior management and federal client staff - both technical and non-technical - in a clear and concise manner using proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar.Preferred * One or more of the following professional certifications is desired but not required: * Palo Alto ACE * Cisco CCNP * Cisco CCIE NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS * This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions. WORK ENVIRONMENTWork Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES * Hires and supervises direct reports. * No supervisory responsibilities.ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity and must be able to obtain access to military installations.Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledWe participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.
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November 16 2023 on Broadbean
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