Ho'oilina Foundation
Senior Firewall Engineer
Ho'oilina Foundation, District Heights, Maryland, United States, 20747
Join Ho'oilina Foundation in Suitland, MD, as a Full-Time Senior Firewall Engineer.
Role Overview:
Supports the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (DOL BLS) by providing IT Support Services.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Firewall Engineer to join our dynamic IT team.
The ideal candidate will have over a decade of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing CheckPoint firewall solutions, as well as extensive experience with Cisco FirePower remote VPN solutions, Cisco AnyConnect client, and supporting CheckPoint firewalls in AWS.
This role requires a deep understanding of network security principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
o Architect, design, and implement CheckPoint firewall solutions to meet the security needs of the organization.
o Configure and manage CheckPoint firewalls, including policy creation, rule management, and system upgrades (hardware and software).
o Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco FirePower remote VPN solutions and Cisco AnyConnect client deployments.
o Deploy, configure, and manage CheckPoint firewalls within AWS environments, ensuring secure and efficient cloud operations.
o Monitor firewall performance and security events, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
o Develop and enforce security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
o Lead and participate in security incident response activities, including investigation, mitigation, and reporting.
o Maintain detailed documentation of firewall configurations, changes, and security incidents.
o Work closely with other IT teams, including network, systems, and application teams, to ensure seamless integration and operation of security solutions.
o Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members on CheckPoint firewall technologies, Cisco FirePower, Cisco AnyConnect, and AWS best practices.
o Keep abreast of the latest developments in CheckPoint, Cisco, and AWS technologies and network security trends.
Ho'oilina Foundation: Who We AreThe Ho'oilina Companies are majority owned by the non-profit Ho'oilina Foundation, a certified Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) with a mission to create a legacy to fortify Native Hawaiian culture, community and families through enduring opportunity and prosperity. Opportunities will be created for Native Hawaiians that enrich Native Hawaiian culture, skills, and aspirations through arts, athletics, and academics. Every business in the Ho'oilina family operates as a channel of support for the Foundation, helping to fulfill its vision of thriving Native Hawaiian communities, inspired by the legacy of our kupuna, where the spirit of aloha flourishes, enriching generations to come. We Provide government and commercial organizations with information technology, environmental and professional service solutions to enable our clients' missions while perpetuating the legacy of the Native Hawaiian culture and elevating those we serve.
You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, and Competitive Salary. We invite passionate individuals to apply and join us in driving technological and educational advancements in your community.
Join our team today!Hooilina Foundation is a Native Hawaiian-owned, 8(a) company committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage individuals from Native Hawaiian and other underrepresented communities to apply. We value diversity and the unique perspectives it brings and are dedicated to creating opportunities that promote the success of Native Hawaiian communities and beyond.
Role Overview:
Supports the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (DOL BLS) by providing IT Support Services.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Firewall Engineer to join our dynamic IT team.
The ideal candidate will have over a decade of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing CheckPoint firewall solutions, as well as extensive experience with Cisco FirePower remote VPN solutions, Cisco AnyConnect client, and supporting CheckPoint firewalls in AWS.
This role requires a deep understanding of network security principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
o Architect, design, and implement CheckPoint firewall solutions to meet the security needs of the organization.
o Configure and manage CheckPoint firewalls, including policy creation, rule management, and system upgrades (hardware and software).
o Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco FirePower remote VPN solutions and Cisco AnyConnect client deployments.
o Deploy, configure, and manage CheckPoint firewalls within AWS environments, ensuring secure and efficient cloud operations.
o Monitor firewall performance and security events, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
o Develop and enforce security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
o Lead and participate in security incident response activities, including investigation, mitigation, and reporting.
o Maintain detailed documentation of firewall configurations, changes, and security incidents.
o Work closely with other IT teams, including network, systems, and application teams, to ensure seamless integration and operation of security solutions.
o Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members on CheckPoint firewall technologies, Cisco FirePower, Cisco AnyConnect, and AWS best practices.
o Keep abreast of the latest developments in CheckPoint, Cisco, and AWS technologies and network security trends.
Ho'oilina Foundation: Who We AreThe Ho'oilina Companies are majority owned by the non-profit Ho'oilina Foundation, a certified Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) with a mission to create a legacy to fortify Native Hawaiian culture, community and families through enduring opportunity and prosperity. Opportunities will be created for Native Hawaiians that enrich Native Hawaiian culture, skills, and aspirations through arts, athletics, and academics. Every business in the Ho'oilina family operates as a channel of support for the Foundation, helping to fulfill its vision of thriving Native Hawaiian communities, inspired by the legacy of our kupuna, where the spirit of aloha flourishes, enriching generations to come. We Provide government and commercial organizations with information technology, environmental and professional service solutions to enable our clients' missions while perpetuating the legacy of the Native Hawaiian culture and elevating those we serve.
You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, and Competitive Salary. We invite passionate individuals to apply and join us in driving technological and educational advancements in your community.
Join our team today!Hooilina Foundation is a Native Hawaiian-owned, 8(a) company committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage individuals from Native Hawaiian and other underrepresented communities to apply. We value diversity and the unique perspectives it brings and are dedicated to creating opportunities that promote the success of Native Hawaiian communities and beyond.