Senior Network Security Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Active participant in meetings with XVIII Airborne Corps and mission partner working groups.
Train and mentor other team members.
Support mission-critical Continuity of Operations (COOP).
Evaluate current technologies and processes associated with DISA DCO to identify gaps.
Provide expert advice and direction regarding the management and operation of all Palo Alto devices in the XVIII Airborne Corps and US Army enterprise architecture.
Interact with the customer point of contact to set objectives/goals based on Palo Alto Networks technologies and available technology roadmap for architecture and design discussions.
Provide requirements and strategies for future cybersecurity operations.
Conduct and deliver weekly status updates to customer.
Follow up on all taskers and due outs
. Requirements: Must have Active Secret Clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
6+ years of hands-on Cisco / Palo Alto Firewall experience in both engineering and Operations and maintenance roles. Possess a Forescout Certified Associate (FCA) certification
Strong knowledge of Palo Alto networks, concepts and best practices:
Palo Alto Route configurations, Configurations and troubleshooting
Palo Alto IPSec Site to Site VPN Config and Troubleshooting
Palo Alto IPS Configuration
Panorama Installation and configuration, Policy creation and push to group of Firewalls and Verify Push
Palo Alto VM
Palo Alto Virtual Router / Systems
Palo Alto Firewall HA
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 12+ years of applicable combined education and experience; additional related years of experience is accepted in lieu of a degree.
Hold DoD-8570 IAM Level 1 baseline certification (Sec+ CE or equivalent) to start and must obtain certification within 180 days of start date. Proficient understanding of the Cybersecurity Framework to identify, protect, detect, respond and recover within the Cyber Security Service Provider construct.
Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience working in a high op-tempo environment.
Candidate must possess an active DOD Secret
Preferred Qualifications Prior experienced with Enterprise and tactical networks,
Experience with XVIII Airborne Corps Mission and its mission Partners.
Experience with DISA and DoD Networks.
Expertise in Vendor Equipment
Expertise in Networking / Firewall based Cybersecurity technologies (5+ years)
Skilled in building extended cyber security analytics.
Advanced Certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CISSP or CASP.
Experience in intelligence driven defense and/or cyber Kill Chain methodology.
Foster and encourage a collaborative environment to champion a cybersecurity culture

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