Boundary Engineer - AFINC with Security Clearance

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Job description

Boundary Engineer Full Time Montgomery, AL Secret clearance This position is contingent upon contract award Overview: The AFINC III contract supporting the 26th Network Operations Squadron (26NOS) is seeking qualified Firewall Network Engineers. The Boundary Protection team oversees an enterprise DoD environment supporting the USAF that requires a unique and dynamic skill set. They are expected to complete associated training programs and/or actively pursue professional development/cross-training opportunities. Duties & Responsibilities: Serve as a Boundary Protection Team Operator for the 26th NOS. Oversee intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, boundary protection and vulnerability assessment operations to defend the Air Force Network (AFNet). Identify unknown or unauthorized sources which attempt to access the AFNet and, when such attempts occur, notifies the appropriate AF agencies. Monitors, operates, and maintains intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, load balancers, and web proxies to protect AFNet resources from both internal and external threat. Perform packet capture analysis as required. Complete special projects, as assigned. Network Operations: Manage all network security devices across the WAN, to include enterprise-wide functions for firewall, proxies, load balancers, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and malicious code response. Assists on-site LAN engineers with troubleshooting support of network equipment and installation of new hardware. Perform minor and major operating system upgrades on all network security devices. Enterprise Network Troubleshooting: Works with all corresponding technical support teams as required to resolve network traffic concerns. Utilizes monitoring tools and log collectors to provide in-depth analysis on traffic anomalies and issues. Works network issues to resolution for customers via trouble tickets, change requests, and phone calls, in direct support with base-level, NOSC-level, and DISA counterparts. Receives inbound calls from enterprise customers and work with other external NOCs to troubleshoot and resolve policy configuration issues. with Palo Alto firewalls, F5 appliances, and Cisco ASAs is preferred. Device and Traffic Monitoring: Performs daily health checks to acknowledge system level faults and begin the process of resolution. Utilizes monitoring tools and log collectors to begin initial analysis on network traffic, including (but not limited to) Splunk, Schnozz, ELK, InfoVista, and NIKSUN. Flexible schedule as needed: This position requires periodic weekend and shift work. It may be required to come in earlier than normal, stay later than normal, or work off shifts to meet contract requirements or to support network changes during off peak maintenance windows. Qualifications/Requirements: Candidate should have 3+ years of years of hands-on experience in: Enterprise network management, focusing primarily on Firewalls. Installation, configuration, and support of network switches, routers, and wireless APs Configuration and support of firewalls and network security devices (e.g. VPN, IPS, Web/URL filtering) Experience configuring and managing IDS, Firewalls, and other network security platforms. Familiarity and experience with Palo Alto firewalls, F5 appliances, and Cisco ASAs is preferred. Proven experience and success with LAN, WAN, and WLAN implementation and management. Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices. Strong working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including Cisco products and solutions. Strong, hands-on technical knowledge of network and PC operating systems, including Cisco IOS platforms. Excellent network hardware troubleshooting experience. Ability to understand the organization's goals and objectives and implement solutions to meet those goals and objectives. Knowledge of networking protocols and IP subnetting Knowledge of routing protocols (e.g. OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, BGP) Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs. Must be willing to travel up to 5% of the year, dependent on contract needs and requirements that may arise. Education/Certification(s): Technical degree, Associates or, bachelor's degree in computer science/information systems, Science/Engineering/Math or 2-4 years' relevant experience in Information Technology preferably within system or application administration is acceptable. Requires a DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification: CompTIA Security+ CE (Continuing Education) CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CE (Continuing Education) (ISC) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) (ISC) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Requires at least one or more Computing Environment/Operating System (CE/OS) Defense Cyberspace Workforce Certification (DCWF) requirement(s): Palo Alto - PCNSA Cisco - CCNA F5 BIG-IP Certified Administrator F5 CTS Global Traffic Manager F5 CTS Big-IP ASM F5 CTS Big-IP APM Broadcom Software Proven Professional (ProxySG) Clearance: Active DoD Secret or higher required. About Semper Valens Solutions: Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community. At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks, and operational processes. We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan. Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Semper Valens Solutions through its online applicant system, please contact Semper Valens Solutions Human Resources Department at . Semper Valens Solutions is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled, and protected veterans are urged to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. All Jobs at Semper Valens Solutions:

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