Access Server, Cisco Network Analysis Module, and Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches. An ideal candidate has experience with Websense content filtering software, RSA SecurID 2-factor authentication system and Cisco CS-MARS. Skill with Sun Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Microsoft Windows XP and 2003 server, use of Remedy Action Request system, and other Firewall vendors and applications is a plus. Understanding of government security guidelines (FIPS, NIST, FISMA, etc). 2-3 years of experience, B.S. in Computer Science, or Information Systems Management, or 5 years experience in lieu of a degree. Strong oral and written communication skills as well as CCNA, CCSP or equivalent experience required.
§ On site support for Federal customer located in Suitland, Maryland.
§ Install, upgrade, maintenance, and troubleshooting of multiple Cisco Firewall Service Modules in Cisco Catalyst 6509e chassis, with multiple contexts and multiple DMZ's per context in a highly available/redundant configuration.
§ Install, upgrade, maintenance, and troubleshooting of multiple Cisco ASA's
§ Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot VPN connections between Federal customer and other agencies.
§ Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Secure ID Servers and Cisco VPN remote users.
§ Set up, maintain and troubleshoot Websense Enterprise system integrated to Cisco FWSM and ASA's in order to properly identify user activity and to provide bandwidth utilization.
§ Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Cisco Clean Access Servers in order to support wireless infrastructure.
§ Firewall performance tuning, installing and configuring multiple DMZ's, configure NATing, troubleshooting wired and wireless network problems, checking Firewall logs and activity.
§ Daily review of system logs in order to proactively catch suspicious network
§ Develop and implement polices for network security
§ Conduct performance and stress testing of the network and security components; include tuning for throughput performance as well as faster failover.
§ Conduct security testing of the network and servers.
§ Prepare disaster recovery plans for the network and security devices; conduct recovery tests
§ Response to network and systems failures as needed.
§ Analyze and resolve product support deficiencies
§ Interface with vendors for network and security products.
§ Implement industry best practices for configuration management and change management of network and security devices.
§ Design secure remote management techniques for network and security devices
§ Use the existing change management processes and helpdesk system to implement change.
§ Follow the technical configuration management tasking and implement changes during scheduled windows.
§ Perform the installation, configuration and tuning as well as ongoing maintenance of client and third-party product components and subsystems for all client organizations.
§ Respond to system failures and work with the vendor to resolve issues related to firewalls, DMZs, and servers.
§ Perform regularly scheduled hardware and software maintenance as well as configuration backups.
.*The ideal candidate will be results oriented, with experience that fosters team cooperation, and continuous process improvement. Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of individuals (team player) in a fast-paced environment. Ability to track numerous incidents and clients. Position requires U.S. citizenship, background check, and fingerprinting.
Desired Skills: Ideal candidate is a strong team player, quality conscious, has excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, and is highly self motivated. Direct hands-on support to vendor tool integration, and/or IT integration. BS or MS in IT/CS field is ideal. Experience working in a Federal government environment.