Conceras
Beltsville, Maryland
Job Description Job Description PALO ALTO FIREWALL ENGINEER Position Description Description This is an opening for a Firewall Engineer/Team Lead to support a Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) program. This program provides transparent, interconnected systems and security supporting the DoS in successfully carrying out its U.S. foreign policy mission. DT provides enterprise architecture design, engineering, operations and maintenance support services for servers, networks, firewalls, and enterprise applications across the Department. Program is named "Vanguard" and is an IT consolidation consisting of the Department's servers, mainframes, network devices, network perimeter, anti-virus engineering, public key infrastructure (PKI)/biometrics/encryption, monitoring tools, telephony, mobile computing platform, virtual environment, and enclave design/security engineering. This is a firewall engineer position within the Vanguard 2025 program, providing general Tier II monitoring, configuration, and support to multiple firewalls and perimeter security systems. The position directly supports DoS on-site to provide perimeter security protection to over 80,000 customers globally. This is a hybrid position based out of Beltsville, MD with 3 days on-site. Shift is MIDs (11:00pm-7:30am), Sun-Thurs after training. During the 6-8 week training period, it will be 5 days on-site Mon-Fri (7:00am-3:30pm). Your responsibilities will include: Provides Tier 2 support in the monitoring, management, and troubleshooting of perimeter devices to include firewalls, proxies, and mail transport agents. Along with being a Team Lead for the MID shift. As the Lead you will be expectant to give a turnover of events for the past shift, create weekly Quad Chart, and be able to direct work to other firewall operations staff. Must be able to guide other staff on tasks assigned to the team. Review request for time off and stay in touch with the manager on all events happening on the shift. Monitor Service Now application for Firewall Operations incident and service requests. Implements firewall rules and policies, perform troubleshoots of firewall, email, and Proxy platforms for performance issues. Analyzes network traffic captures. Escalates issues as required to Tier 3 staff and monitors issues throughout a problem's life cycle. Performs recurring maintenance activities such as device reboots and software upgrades on perimeter devices. Records and reports on firewall operations, utilization, and maintenance. Collaborate across Bureaus and Agencies to implement and repair network changes as they relate to perimeter security devices. Support Diplomatic Security Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) by implementing block requests for IP's, Websites, and Email addresses. Update architecture diagrams using Visio. Monitor and perform health checks on multiple perimeter security devices. Draft, coordinate and publish outage notifications as required. Update shift logs and provide reports to leadership daily. Maintain standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions, and other working documents. Attend weekly teleconferences, onsite meetings, and participate in working groups as required. Qualifications Required Education & Experience BA degree and 6 years of experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree. In Depth experience using Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama monitoring tools to troubleshoot and configure a Firewall infrastructure. Strong understanding of networking, proxy, and packet filtering technologies. Minimum 5 years IT Customer Support experience (Tier I and/or Tier II). First-hand experience with supporting the monitoring and configuration of Firewall/DMZ infrastructure including Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering technologies (StoneGate, Palo Alto, FortiGate, Azure Firewall, Cloudflare, Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA), A10 proxy devices). CLI experience preferred. Experienced in utilizing network monitoring tools such as Nagios and NeuralStar. Basic Microsoft Windows Server 2016 implementation and troubleshooting from a security/firewall perspective. Experienced with TCP/IP network implementation and troubleshooting. Required Clearance US Citizenship. An Interim Secret clearance is required to start work and requires eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Powered by JazzHR ZpLPHj5F0L
Job Description Job Description PALO ALTO FIREWALL ENGINEER Position Description Description This is an opening for a Firewall Engineer/Team Lead to support a Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) program. This program provides transparent, interconnected systems and security supporting the DoS in successfully carrying out its U.S. foreign policy mission. DT provides enterprise architecture design, engineering, operations and maintenance support services for servers, networks, firewalls, and enterprise applications across the Department. Program is named "Vanguard" and is an IT consolidation consisting of the Department's servers, mainframes, network devices, network perimeter, anti-virus engineering, public key infrastructure (PKI)/biometrics/encryption, monitoring tools, telephony, mobile computing platform, virtual environment, and enclave design/security engineering. This is a firewall engineer position within the Vanguard 2025 program, providing general Tier II monitoring, configuration, and support to multiple firewalls and perimeter security systems. The position directly supports DoS on-site to provide perimeter security protection to over 80,000 customers globally. This is a hybrid position based out of Beltsville, MD with 3 days on-site. Shift is MIDs (11:00pm-7:30am), Sun-Thurs after training. During the 6-8 week training period, it will be 5 days on-site Mon-Fri (7:00am-3:30pm). Your responsibilities will include: Provides Tier 2 support in the monitoring, management, and troubleshooting of perimeter devices to include firewalls, proxies, and mail transport agents. Along with being a Team Lead for the MID shift. As the Lead you will be expectant to give a turnover of events for the past shift, create weekly Quad Chart, and be able to direct work to other firewall operations staff. Must be able to guide other staff on tasks assigned to the team. Review request for time off and stay in touch with the manager on all events happening on the shift. Monitor Service Now application for Firewall Operations incident and service requests. Implements firewall rules and policies, perform troubleshoots of firewall, email, and Proxy platforms for performance issues. Analyzes network traffic captures. Escalates issues as required to Tier 3 staff and monitors issues throughout a problem's life cycle. Performs recurring maintenance activities such as device reboots and software upgrades on perimeter devices. Records and reports on firewall operations, utilization, and maintenance. Collaborate across Bureaus and Agencies to implement and repair network changes as they relate to perimeter security devices. Support Diplomatic Security Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) by implementing block requests for IP's, Websites, and Email addresses. Update architecture diagrams using Visio. Monitor and perform health checks on multiple perimeter security devices. Draft, coordinate and publish outage notifications as required. Update shift logs and provide reports to leadership daily. Maintain standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions, and other working documents. Attend weekly teleconferences, onsite meetings, and participate in working groups as required. Qualifications Required Education & Experience BA degree and 6 years of experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree. In Depth experience using Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama monitoring tools to troubleshoot and configure a Firewall infrastructure. Strong understanding of networking, proxy, and packet filtering technologies. Minimum 5 years IT Customer Support experience (Tier I and/or Tier II). First-hand experience with supporting the monitoring and configuration of Firewall/DMZ infrastructure including Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering technologies (StoneGate, Palo Alto, FortiGate, Azure Firewall, Cloudflare, Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA), A10 proxy devices). CLI experience preferred. Experienced in utilizing network monitoring tools such as Nagios and NeuralStar. Basic Microsoft Windows Server 2016 implementation and troubleshooting from a security/firewall perspective. Experienced with TCP/IP network implementation and troubleshooting. Required Clearance US Citizenship. An Interim Secret clearance is required to start work and requires eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Powered by JazzHR ZpLPHj5F0L
Dev Technology
Ashburn, Virginia
Job Description Job Description Information Security Specialist Officer, Technical Lead, AWS Security • RMF & ATO • NIST 800-53 • Cloud Application Security Clearance: Active CBP, DHS, or Top Secret Clearance required Work Arrangement: Hybrid - onsite 3 days/week during standard business hours in Ashburn, VA About the Role Dev Technology Group is seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist to lead and develop a mid-sized team of ISSOs supporting the security, compliance, and authorization of mission-critical federal applications and information systems hosted in AWS. This is a hands-on technical leadership role combining people leadership, federal cybersecurity expertise, and direct collaboration with government and technical stakeholders. You will mentor junior and mid-level ISSOs while partnering with system owners, developers, architects, cloud/infrastructure engineers, security professionals, and government stakeholders throughout the system development lifecycle. You will provide practical security guidance for AWS-hosted applications, lead Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, oversee vulnerability management and continuous monitoring, and translate federal cybersecurity requirements into actionable guidance for technical teams. What You'll Do Lead, mentor, and develop a team of ISSOs by establishing priorities, providing technical direction and coaching, and promoting accountability and consistent security practices. Lead and oversee RMF, ATO, security authorization, compliance, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring activities across a portfolio of federal systems and applications. Partner with ISSMs, system owners, assessors, developers, architects, engineers, and government stakeholders to maintain authorizations, identify risks, and address security requirements. Lead vulnerability management efforts, prioritizing remediation, developing mitigation strategies, and tracking corrective actions through resolution. Develop, assess, document, and support implementation of security controls aligned with FISMA, NIST 800-53, DHS, and client requirements . Prepare and maintain security and authorization documentation, including SSPs, ISAs, audit artifacts, and RMF documentation . Provide cybersecurity guidance for applications and systems deployed in AWS and integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle. Validate security implementation through technical reviews, discussions, interviews, assessments, and tabletop exercises. Support security audits, assessments, compliance reviews, and reviews of information systems and network connections. Interpret federal and client security policies and translate requirements into practical guidance for technical and development teams. Identify and escalate security risks, communicate priorities and remediation status, and provide clear visibility to Dev Technology leadership and government stakeholders. Develop and present security metrics, status reports, risk assessments, and executive briefings . Establish and improve security processes, procedures, templates, dashboards, and workflows to improve consistency, accountability, and efficiency across the ISSO team. Build trusted relationships with government clients through proactive communication, collaboration, and face-to-face engagement. Required Education, Experience & Skills Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience securing federal information systems. Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring information security professionals , including junior and mid-level ISSOs. Experience leading cybersecurity activities in a federal government client environment and working directly with government stakeholders.' Strong working knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and experience supporting federal systems through security authorization and ATO activities . Experience developing, implementing, assessing, or documenting security controls aligned with FISMA and NIST 800-53 . Experience with vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, security assessments, audits, or compliance reviews for federal systems. Experience providing cybersecurity guidance for AWS-hosted applications and systems . Strong understanding of modern information systems and their technical security considerations. Ability to work effectively with developers, architects, engineers, government stakeholders, and technical and non-technical audiences. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate security risks and technical findings and develop/present security documentation and executive briefings. Ability to establish priorities, manage competing demands, independently manage security activities, and escalate issues appropriately. Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to identifying risks and improving security practices. Current CBP, DHS, or Top Secret Clearance. Ability to work onsite 3 days per week in Ashburn, VA during standard business hours. Cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, Security+, or another recognized cybersecurity certification. Preferred Education, Experience & Skills Experience developing or supporting RMF and authorization artifacts, including SSPs, ISAs, PTAs, ATTs, POA&Ms , and related documentation. Experience partnering with application development, cloud engineering, and DevSecOps teams to integrate security throughout the SDLC. Experience working in an Agile software development environment using Jira or similar platforms. Experience with GRC tools such as CSAM or similar platforms supporting authorization, compliance, vulnerability management, and security activities. Understanding of AI concepts and practical applications of AI for cybersecurity operations, risk analysis, compliance, or security program management. Our estimated salary range for this position is $88,000 - $ 150,000. This presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. Salary could fall outside of this range. Who We Are Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions, and to drive our client's missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOps principles to provide services including application development, biometrics and identity management, cloud and infrastructure optimization, IT and legacy modernization, and data management. As a Washington Post Top Workplace award winner for the past THIRTEEN years in a row, the Top Workplaces USA for the past five years, and a recipient of the Companies As Responsive Employers (CARE) Award for the past six years, Dev Technology employees enjoy: Generous and flexible time-off policy Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts To learn more about working at Dev Technology, visit Working At Dev Technology Group Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Dev Technology Group operates in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.
Job Description Job Description Information Security Specialist Officer, Technical Lead, AWS Security • RMF & ATO • NIST 800-53 • Cloud Application Security Clearance: Active CBP, DHS, or Top Secret Clearance required Work Arrangement: Hybrid - onsite 3 days/week during standard business hours in Ashburn, VA About the Role Dev Technology Group is seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist to lead and develop a mid-sized team of ISSOs supporting the security, compliance, and authorization of mission-critical federal applications and information systems hosted in AWS. This is a hands-on technical leadership role combining people leadership, federal cybersecurity expertise, and direct collaboration with government and technical stakeholders. You will mentor junior and mid-level ISSOs while partnering with system owners, developers, architects, cloud/infrastructure engineers, security professionals, and government stakeholders throughout the system development lifecycle. You will provide practical security guidance for AWS-hosted applications, lead Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, oversee vulnerability management and continuous monitoring, and translate federal cybersecurity requirements into actionable guidance for technical teams. What You'll Do Lead, mentor, and develop a team of ISSOs by establishing priorities, providing technical direction and coaching, and promoting accountability and consistent security practices. Lead and oversee RMF, ATO, security authorization, compliance, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring activities across a portfolio of federal systems and applications. Partner with ISSMs, system owners, assessors, developers, architects, engineers, and government stakeholders to maintain authorizations, identify risks, and address security requirements. Lead vulnerability management efforts, prioritizing remediation, developing mitigation strategies, and tracking corrective actions through resolution. Develop, assess, document, and support implementation of security controls aligned with FISMA, NIST 800-53, DHS, and client requirements . Prepare and maintain security and authorization documentation, including SSPs, ISAs, audit artifacts, and RMF documentation . Provide cybersecurity guidance for applications and systems deployed in AWS and integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle. Validate security implementation through technical reviews, discussions, interviews, assessments, and tabletop exercises. Support security audits, assessments, compliance reviews, and reviews of information systems and network connections. Interpret federal and client security policies and translate requirements into practical guidance for technical and development teams. Identify and escalate security risks, communicate priorities and remediation status, and provide clear visibility to Dev Technology leadership and government stakeholders. Develop and present security metrics, status reports, risk assessments, and executive briefings . Establish and improve security processes, procedures, templates, dashboards, and workflows to improve consistency, accountability, and efficiency across the ISSO team. Build trusted relationships with government clients through proactive communication, collaboration, and face-to-face engagement. Required Education, Experience & Skills Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience securing federal information systems. Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring information security professionals , including junior and mid-level ISSOs. Experience leading cybersecurity activities in a federal government client environment and working directly with government stakeholders.' Strong working knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and experience supporting federal systems through security authorization and ATO activities . Experience developing, implementing, assessing, or documenting security controls aligned with FISMA and NIST 800-53 . Experience with vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, security assessments, audits, or compliance reviews for federal systems. Experience providing cybersecurity guidance for AWS-hosted applications and systems . Strong understanding of modern information systems and their technical security considerations. Ability to work effectively with developers, architects, engineers, government stakeholders, and technical and non-technical audiences. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate security risks and technical findings and develop/present security documentation and executive briefings. Ability to establish priorities, manage competing demands, independently manage security activities, and escalate issues appropriately. Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to identifying risks and improving security practices. Current CBP, DHS, or Top Secret Clearance. Ability to work onsite 3 days per week in Ashburn, VA during standard business hours. Cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, Security+, or another recognized cybersecurity certification. Preferred Education, Experience & Skills Experience developing or supporting RMF and authorization artifacts, including SSPs, ISAs, PTAs, ATTs, POA&Ms , and related documentation. Experience partnering with application development, cloud engineering, and DevSecOps teams to integrate security throughout the SDLC. Experience working in an Agile software development environment using Jira or similar platforms. Experience with GRC tools such as CSAM or similar platforms supporting authorization, compliance, vulnerability management, and security activities. Understanding of AI concepts and practical applications of AI for cybersecurity operations, risk analysis, compliance, or security program management. Our estimated salary range for this position is $88,000 - $ 150,000. This presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. Salary could fall outside of this range. Who We Are Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions, and to drive our client's missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOps principles to provide services including application development, biometrics and identity management, cloud and infrastructure optimization, IT and legacy modernization, and data management. As a Washington Post Top Workplace award winner for the past THIRTEEN years in a row, the Top Workplaces USA for the past five years, and a recipient of the Companies As Responsive Employers (CARE) Award for the past six years, Dev Technology employees enjoy: Generous and flexible time-off policy Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts To learn more about working at Dev Technology, visit Working At Dev Technology Group Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Dev Technology Group operates in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.