Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, support, maintenance, and expansion of the following security management tools:
- Palo Alto Networks Firewalls: managing firewalls using Panorama
- IPSec: configure and troubleshoot IPSec tunnels is essential
- Managing and maintaining an SD-WAN environment
Administer and work within Linux and Windows environments
Hands-on administrative and operational work with the following technologies/skill areas:
- Vulnerability and Configuration Compliance Scanning
- Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Security Log Configuration and Management
- Network Security: firewalls, Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems (IPS/IDS), and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)
- Data Loss Prevention System Administration
- Endpoint Security and Advanced Threat Protection
- DNS/DNSSEC Administration
- Email Security
- Packet Capture and Protocol Analysis
- Web-filtering and Web Content Security
- Authentication & Encryption
Review current configuration of security tools and suggest improvements/optimizations
Interact directly with customers to resolve complex issues
After hours work to upgrade/update security tools

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in new and related older technology that directly relates to the required area of experience. 
Experience in security solutions, design, implementation, support, and maintenance
Extensive experience managing firewalls using Panorama
A strong understanding of BGP and other routing protocols

Knowledge of network management tools

Experience in leadership roles

Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Successfully pass drug screening

DESIRED EXERIENCE

Experience with on or more of the following technologies is strongly preferred:
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution such as Palo Atlo Cortex XDR
- Forescout CounterACT
- Tenable Security Center/Nessus Manager
- Trillex ePO
- Microsoft Defender Suite:
  - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  - Microsoft Defender for Office 365
  - Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
  - Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) Ironport Mail Gateways
- Splunk Enterprise

Overview

We are seeking a Security Engineer to join our team supporting NRC GLINDA Systems Network and Cross Cutting program in Rockville, MD

We're looking for a skilled security professional with hands-on experience in the architecture, design, implementation, and maintenance of security management tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and a working knowledge of managing them with Panorama.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) GLobal Infrastructure and Development Acquisition (GLINDA) provides a wide variety of Information Technology (IT) support services to the NRC Headquarters located in Rockville, MD; with four Regional Offices. TekSynap is currently looking for a resource to join our Security Engineering team support NRC’s enterprise network components.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location: Rockville, MD (Telework possible)

Type of environment: Office/Remote

Noise level: Low

Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

Amount of Travel: Less than 10-20%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $122,000 -$140,000. The range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizenship: Candidate must be a United States citizen. Citizenship must be active and candidate must have been a U.S. citizen for a minimum of seven (7) years.

Must be able to obtain an NRC IT Level I/II.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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