Senior Firewall Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Senior Firewall Engineer with Security Clearance
** ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED
** D2 Consulting is looking for a skilled Network Security Engineer to join a high-impact team protecting mission-critical infrastructure. You'll work side-by-side with both corporate and government leadership - meaning your work gets noticed, and your voice matters. What You'll Actually Be Doing This isn't a "maintain the status quo" role. You'll be solving real security challenges at enterprise scale:
* Design & build state-of-the-art secure network architectures - from concept to implementation
* Protect the network by managing WAN, LAN, CAN, and remote security environments, handling incidents with speed and precision
* Own the security stack - firewalls, F5 load balancers, web/mail gateways, IDS platforms, and management tools
* Lead incident response - investigate, document, and drive corrective action when it matters most
* Shape security operations by developing SOPs that the broader team will rely on
* Stay ahead of threats by researching and evaluating emerging network security technologies
* Be the expert in the room - serve as a trusted liaison to contract leadership, customers, and government DAA stakeholders on security posture, policies, and procedures What You Bring to the Team Required Clearance &

Certifications:

* Active TS/SCI clearance (must be current)
* Ability to pass a U.S. Government Polygraph (post-hire)
* DoD 8140.01 / 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliant certification (current)
* CSSP Infrastructure Support certification - or the drive to earn it within 120 days of starting

Experience:

* 2-8 years in Network Security within large-scale enterprise or global environments
* BA/BS degree preferred - but strong hands-on experience can speak just as loudly. You can substitute a degree with 4 years of additional experience Tech You'll Work With:
* Firewalls:
Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco
* Routers/Switches:
Juniper, Cisco
* IDS/Threat Tools:
Fire Eye, F5 Load Balancer, Cisco FTD
* OS/Platforms:
Unix, RHEL, Windows Enterprise AD, VMware

Why This Role?

You'll be part of a team that works on problems that actually matter - supporting government missions at the highest levels. If you're a network security professional who wants scope, challenge, and the chance to influence enterprise-wide security decisions, this is the place. Additional Information
* All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
* Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $130-140k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
* Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more! D2 Consulting is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.

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