Team Lead Firewall Administrator:
At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!
Job Summary
B&A is looking for a
Team Lead Firewall Administrator to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. The Team Lead shall be able to 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. Has the authority to resolve problems, allocate resources, manage personnel, and monitor operation performance taking direction from the government to ensure complete satisfaction. Works under general supervision, developing the requirements of a product from inception to conclusion. Develops required specifications for simple to moderately complex problems. Coordinates with the Vendor PM, PMO, and government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters.
Responsibilities
Provide overall supervision for vendor employees, ensuring optimal planning and management of projects.
Ensure work is scheduled properly to maximize resource utilization.
Generate accurate and timely reports for stakeholders.
Resolve problems, allocate resources, and manage personnel effectively.
Monitor operational performance and align it with government directives to ensure satisfaction.
Develop product requirements and specifications for various complexity levels.
Coordinate with Vendor PM, PMO, and government representatives to deliver accurate solutions.
Ensure user satisfaction by addressing technical concerns and offering practical resolutions.
Maintain compliance with DoD and DLA security regulations, guidelines, and policies.
Supervise firewall and network operations, ensuring security and system efficiency.
Perform incident tracking and resolution through standard industry tools.
Education and Experience
Required Skills
Strong background in network troubleshooting, security policy formulation, and firewall configuration.
Working knowledge of host-based firewalls.
Understanding of industry-standard network environments, including firewall and security hardware/software.
Familiarity with Cybersecurity Best Practices.
Experience performing firewall backups and storage management via Command Line Interface (CLI).
Proficiency in firewall software and hardware upgrades.
Expertise in building/configuring new firewalls utilizing backups from old equipment.
In-depth knowledge of LAN and WAN operations with moderate knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
Knowledge of industry-standard Incident Ticket Tracking systems for inputting incident tickets and creating work orders.
Experience in processing and documenting trouble tickets and coordinating with technicians to resolve work order requests.
Comprehensive knowledge of DOD and DLA security regulations, guidelines, and policies, including IA standards.
Expertise in managing firewall rule bases, ensuring compliance with Cyber Security requirements and Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) standards.
Experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems, including installation, configuration, and maintenance tasks.
Desired Skills
Security Clearance
- Eligible for a Secret clearance
More About B&A:
Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
B&A affirms its long-standing commitment to maintain a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which it operates, strives to maintain a business culture that recognizes the contributions and interests of diverse cultural and social groups, and seeks to maximize employee efforts by understanding individual differences and perspectives.
Benefits and Programs
B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as dental, vision, life & AD&D, disability, Teladoc, accident, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
- The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
- A formal mentorship program
- Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
- Brand Ambassador program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
- Monthly teambuilding events
- B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more
At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.
EEO
B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.
EEO is the Law
Affirmative Action Plan
As a federal government contractor and based on Executive Orders and applicable laws and regulations, B&A develops and maintains annual written Affirmative Action Plans and endeavors to hire and advance qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.
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