Firewall SME

Overview

Spry Squared is looking for a Firewall SME to assist with the implementation of a DMZ at military bases in Colorado (Schriever) and California (Vandenberg). This will include the equipment deployment/installation, configuration/migration/soak, and post-installation support. This will be a part-time effort, with full-time work on-site at the bases (6 weeks) and then part-time remote support (10 hours/week) for the remainder of the project duration (total of 19 weeks).

Travel required for installation and configuration project phases.

• Install, configure, and support all firewall systems needed to implement and migrate to a DMZ based on Palo Alto 5220 firewalls at 2 military bases.
• Participate actively on the project team to complete assigned tasks and collaborate on delivering a high quality implementation.
• Provide timely updates on project deliverables and issues to all stakeholders.
• Other duties as needed.

• Minimum of 10 years of networking engineering and firewall configuration and support
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls (PA5220) including Firewall rule implementation, Multicast configurations, Active/Active.
• Previous government contracting experience a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Active SECRET Clearance preferred, but if not, must have a VAR submitted

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

$60.00 - $70.00 per hour, no benefits, depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Spry Squared is a Minority and Woman Owned Small Business headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado with offices across the United States of America. We are an experienced federal government and commercial service provider with security cleared personnel working on various projects across the USA and the globe. Spry Squared provides organizations with Best-in-Class Enterprise Solutions, Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, IT Professional Services, Recruiting Services, Project/Program Management and technology products.

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