Senior Firewall Engineer

Client Site: Washington, DC & Suitland, MD

Employment Type: Full Time

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain & maintain a Public Trust

* US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the clearance level stated above are required for this specific opportunity. Tria Federal (Tria) is unable to sponsor at this time.

Who We Are:

Tria Federal (Tria) is the premier middle-market IT and Advisory services provider delivering digital transformation solutions to Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence agencies across the federal sector. With a future-forward vision and a mission rooted in service, we bridge capability gaps to help government agencies work faster, grow smarter, and stay nimble in the face of change.

Who You Are:

You are a talented Senior Firewall Engineer with at least 10+ years of experience and a passion for thinking big, taking action, and delivering exceptional results. You are outcome-driven, quality-obsessed, and relentlessly focused on innovation as a value-driver for world-class delivery, client satisfaction, and performance.

About This Role:

TRIA-FEDERAL 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:

• Architect, design, and implement CheckPoint firewall solutions to meet the security needs of the organization.
• Configure and manage CheckPoint firewalls, including policy creation, rule management, and system upgrades (hardware and software).
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco FirePower remote VPN solutions and Cisco AnyConnect client deployments.
• Deploy, configure, and manage CheckPoint firewalls within AWS environments, ensuring secure and efficient cloud operations.
• Monitor firewall performance and security events, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Lead and participate in security incident response activities, including investigation, mitigation, and reporting.
• Maintain detailed documentation of firewall configurations, changes, and security incidents.
• Work closely with other IT teams, including network, systems, and application teams, to ensure seamless integration and operation of security solutions.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members on CheckPoint firewall technologies, Cisco FirePower, Cisco AnyConnect, and AWS best practices.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in CheckPoint, Cisco, and AWS technologies and network security trends.

The “Need-to-Have” Skills & Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of experience designing scalable and reliable network infrastructure for large organizations.
• Provide senior-level, advanced hands-on support for CheckPoint enterprise firewalls, Cisco FirePower VPN appliances, Cisco AnyConnect client, remote (VPN) management solutions (e.g., two-factor authentication), AAA servers, log reporting, firewall audits, and vulnerability management.
• Take on technical leadership roles with minimal supervision, leveraging experience with enterprise security solutions, IPv4 and dynamic routing, and integrated firewall technologies such as PKI, OCSP responders, AD, LDAP, YubiKey and SecureID servers.
• Exhibit advanced troubleshooting skills, manage incidents and problems, oversee escalations, and have a solid understanding of encryption technologies.
• Be an expert in all aspects of firewall device installations, maintenance, and usage of large-scale local and wide area networks.
• Manage network performance and maintain a high security posture.
• Utilize network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, tcpdump, fw monitor, snoop, or similar network packet capturing tools.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Show organizational and project planning skills by being a visionary and self-starter, taking charge of current operations from a high level, covering all aspects of security operations including, but not limited to: patch management, vulnerability remediation, network security designs, endpoint security, client-to-site and site-to-site VPNs, IPSEC tunnels, CheckPoint firewall clustering, CheckPoint security management servers, Cisco AnyConnect profiles, Cisco FirePower Clustering, wireless technologies, McAfee Web Proxy, and CheckPoint URL filtering blade, project management, change management, configuration management, and scheduling.

Professional Certifications:

• CheckPoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE) or CheckPoint Certified Security Master (CCSM) preferred.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security or equivalent is a plus.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Security Specialty is highly desirable.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree

Clearance:

Ability to obtain & maintain a Public Trust Clearance

Years of Professional Experience:

10+ years of experience

Required Technical / Business Toolset Experience:

• MS Teams, MS Visio, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
• Network monitoring tools (i.e. Solarwinds)

The “Nice-to-Have” Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Tria?

What defines the Tria brand is more than just our dedication to excellence in our craft; it’s our incredible team of dedicated, talented, and passionate people that make Tria so exceptional. As a company that cares about people, we seek to cultivate a culture in which all can thrive personally and professionally. We offer a top-tier benefits package to invest in your physical, mental, and financial health and wellness so that you can be your best self - at work and in life.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

Tria Federal (Tria) is a Federal Contractor and EEO, OFCCP, VEVRAA, and Affirmative Action Employer.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity provider, Tria follows the protection of federal, state, and local law: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or genetic information.

U.S. Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity as Tria is unable to sponsor at this time. All selected applicants will be subject to a Minimal Background Investigation (MBI) and a government security investigation (when applicable) depending on the specific program and position listed.

Qualified individuals with a disability have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Tria careers website as a result of your disability, please request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to or call (703) 229-5888. Include the nature of your request, along with your name and contact information.