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Firewall Engineer
Location
Suffolk, VA, United States
Experience
Mid
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
SAIC is seeking a Firewall Engineer with experience in US Navy IT networks to support the sustained operation and maintenance of a newly deployed naval enterprise transport network, ensuring 24/7/365 availability and reliability.
Responsibilities include:
- Build, design, test and deploy perimeter security systems.
- Directs compilation of records and reports concerning perimeter operations and maintenance to analyze the performance of perimeter security systems.
- Provides input to the problem management process, including assessing and evaluating software and hardware anomalies. Supports the root cause analysis efforts to determine problems and develop remediation activities. Interfaces with vendor support service groups to ensure proper support during outages or periods of degraded system performance.
- Supports the configuration and testing of replacement perimeter devices.
- Plans, documents, and implements hardware and software build and refresh cycles.
- Create and maintain standard operating procedures and guides for new and/or existing perimeter hardware and software.
- Attend weekly teleconferences, onsite meetings, and participate in working groups, as related to constant changing security environment.
### Qualifications
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience
- Expert experience in one or more of the following security devices: Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama management console, Fortinet FortiGate NGFW, A10 Encrypted Traffic Inspection/Application Delivery, and Cisco ESA & ASA
- Experience developing and configuring SSL encryption/decryption solutions for traffic inspection
- Experience supporting the configuration and maintenance of Firewall/DMZ infrastructure including Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering technologies (Palo Alto, FortiNet FortiGate)
- Firsthand experience in developing and providing quality assurance review of engineering change orders relating to the replacement or enhancement of perimeter security hardware and software
- Experienced with performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation
- Knowledgeable with configuring Cisco switches
- Ability to obtain an approved Operating System certification (e.g., CCNA or Linux+) within 6 months of hire
Required Clearance:
- US Citizenship
- Active Top Secret clearance
### About the Company
[SAIC®](http://www.saic.com/) is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit [saic.com](http://www.saic.com/). For ongoing news, please visit our [newsroom](http://www.saic.com/who-we-are/newsroom/).
Key Responsibilities
- Build, design, test, and deploy perimeter security systems.
- Compile records and reports on perimeter operations and maintenance.
- Assess and evaluate software and hardware anomalies for root cause analysis.
- Support configuration and testing of replacement perimeter devices.
- Plan, document, and implement hardware and software build and refresh cycles.
- Create and maintain standard operating procedures for perimeter hardware and software.
- Participate in weekly teleconferences and onsite meetings regarding security environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
Skills Required
Palo Alto firewallsPanorama management consoleFortinet FortiGate NGFWA10 Encrypted Traffic InspectionCisco ESACisco ASASSL encryption/decryptionFirewall/DMZ infrastructureNetwork and Application Firewall Packet FilteringCisco switchesRoot cause analysisRisk identificationRisk mitigationProblem solvingCommunication
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