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Complete Description:
The Office of the Chief Technology Officer seeks a technical contractor to provide Senior Network Security and Firewall Consultant services. The objective of this procurement is to provide operational assistance and advise in the planning, design, implementation and securing of the DC Government networks. The Technical Consultant will also provide executive consultancy and design recommendations based on industry expertise in network security functional design and implementing secure technology solutions across enterprise and service provider networks. The position includes occasional off hours (nights/weekends) planned tasks and unscheduled Tier3 support to the 24x7 NOC as needed both remotely and on-site.
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Analysis, design, configuration and implementation of network intrusion infrastructure, content filtering, router ACL’s, network access control and firewalls throughout the network in security layer models.
• Assist in requirements gathering related to implementation of security infrastructure technology solutions across enterprise and service provider networks.
• Provide hands¬-on analysis and quality assurance for the DC Government’s network security engineering team, leveraging experience of large enterprise design and securing of complex technology solutions.
• Configuration, Administration and documentation of firewall infrastructure.
• Manage firewall deployments, rules migrations, and firewall administration.
• Recommend, Plan and manage Firewall Deployments using Change Management.
• Provide advanced technical support on network firewall management projects and related security infrastructure
• Provide technical support to agencies and other IT personnel relating to security implementation, standards compliance, vulnerability reduction, and strategic security planning.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network connectivity issues as well as advise on network security related issues.
Behavior Characteristics:
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to make effective presentations and develop professional reports
• Ability to work as team player
• Keen Problem solving and analysis skills
• Ability to be decisive as well as flexible
Skills:
|
Skill |
Required / Desired |
Amount |
of Experience |
Expertise Rating |
|
Practical knowledge and experience in information security best practices and industry standards |
Required |
10 |
Years |
3 - Expert |
|
Experience in design, engineering, implementation and operations of network security infrastructure, applications, and platforms |
Required |
10 |
Years |
3 - Expert |
|
Large scale enterprise design/implementation of Checkpoint Firewall, Cisco ASA/PIX, and JunOS network infrastructure |
Required |
8 |
Years |
3 - Expert |
|
Experience with virtual firewalls, application firewalls, network access technologies and multi-¬factor authentication |
Required |
5 |
Years |
3 - Expert |
|
Experience with implementing, maintaining and securing Windows and Unix environments |
Required |
5 |
Years |
3 - Expert |
|
Understanding of and Experience in Network Routing, Switching, and Security Design |
Required |
10 |
Years |
3 - Expert |
|
Experience in implementing and enforcing network security standards in State, Local, or Federal Government environments |
Highly desired |
3 |
Years |
2 - Proficient |
|
IT Security / Vendor Specific Certifications, example - CISSP , Checkpoint Certified Systems Administrator (CCSA) |
Required |
|
|
|
|
Bachelors Degree |
Required |
|
|
|
|
Understanding and practical knowledge in implementing and supporting enterprise anti-¬ virus platforms |
Required |
5 |
Years |
3 - Expert |
