Firewall Administrator - Information Technology Strategies

Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Firewall Administrator to work for our company. 

Summary:  

• Client Agency is Defense Logistics Agency. 
• Must have an ACTIVE U.S. Government SECRET Clearance. (Sponsorship will not be provided) 
• Will provide overall supervision for vendor employees to include, but not limited to, planning and managing the project professionally, ensuring that work is scheduled properly to obtain maximum use of resources; ensuring that accurate and timely reports are provided. Will lead in the resolution of problems, allocation of resources, manage personnel, and monitor operation performance taking direction from the government to ensure complete satisfaction. Will work under general supervision, developing the requirements of a product from inception to conclusion. Will develop required specifications for simple to moderately complex problems. Will coordinate with the Vendor PM, PMO, and government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters. 

Requirements:   

• Must have an ACTIVE U.S. Government IT-I Secret/Top Secret Clearance. (Sponsorship will not be provided) 
• Must have one of the following ACTIVE certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CompTIA Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP. 
• Must have one of the following ACTIVE certifications: CCSA, CCSE, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, Illumio Core Specialist, Illumio Core Expert.  
• Must have one of the following ACTIVE certifications: AWS CSA Associate, AWS CSA Professional, AWS CSO Admin Associate, MCA: DS, MCA: SQL Server, MC: Azure AA, MCM: SQL Server 2008, MCM: Server 2008R2, MCSA: WS2012, MCSE: WS2016, MCITP EA, MS2016:AD I&N,  MS 365 Messaging AA.  
• Must have a B.S. or B.A. Degree.  
• Must have 5+ years of experience working with host-based Firewall.  
• Must have 5+ years of working knowledge and understanding of industry standard network environments to include firewall and security hardware/software.  
• Must have 5+ years of working knowledge of Cybersecurity Best Practices. 
• Must have in depth knowledge of LAN and WAN operations and moderate knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.  
• Must have 5+ years of knowledge of industry standard Incident Ticket Tracking systems for inputting incident tickets and creating work orders. 
• Must have 5+ years of comprehensive knowledge of DOD and DLA security regulations, guidelines and policies, to include, but not limited to, IA standards. 
• Must have 5+ years of working knowledge of the installation, configuration and day-to-day sustainment of host-based firewalls, to include but not limited to the management server and other product related items. 
• Must be willing and able to work in a HYBRID environment at one of the following locations: Battle Creek, MI, Richmond, VA, Ft. Belvoir, VA, Philadelphia, PA, New Cumberland, PA, Tracy, CA, Columbus, OH, Dayton, OH. 

About Us 

IT-Strat is a technology consulting company that holds various contract vehicles including best in class vehicles. IT-Strat has supported multiple clients including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE via both prime and meaningful subcontracts). Additionally, IT-Strat has prime contracts with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and many others. We maintain relationships with multiple large businesses. 

IT-Strat was established in 2002. We are a certified Woman Owned Small Business. IT-Strat also successfully graduated as a SBA 8(A) company. It was an 8(a) company from 2008 through 2017 and currently still has 8(a) contract vehicles. 

Benefits We Offer: 

• Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan. 

• Dental and Orthodontia plan 

• Vision Materials plan 

•  Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability 

• 401K Retirement Program with company contribution 

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave 

• Semi-monthly pay cycle 

Information Technology Strategies ("IT-Strat") is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, and any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. IT-Strat is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents, and perspectives of our employees.