BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Network Engineer with a specialized focus on Firewalls, particularly with expertise in CISCO, Palo Alto, and Juniper network devices and associated management software to join our technology-based program supporting a key Government customer. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of network security principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining and optimizing firewall infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions utilizing CISCO, Palo Alto, and Juniper network devices

• Perform configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of firewall policies and rules

• Monitor network traffic for potential security threats and proactively address vulnerabilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network security standards align with business objectives

• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in network security and firewall technologies

• Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams and clients on firewall-related issues

• Participate in the evaluation and selection of new firewall technologies and vendors

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We are actively seeking Network Engineers with a minimum of 11 years' experience. Bachelor's or Master’s Degrees are preferred in one or more of the disciplines described below where specific skills may include the following:

• Ability to translate customer requirements into enterprise network solutions

• Proven experience as a Network Engineer with a focus on firewall technologies

• Strong proficiency with Palo Alto & CISCO firewall platforms, Palo Alto firewall platforms is a plus

• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP stack, and OSI model

• Experience with firewall management software such as Cisco FTD and Palo Alto Panorama

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with a wide variety of network technologies and solutions architectures is a plus
• Broad understanding of technical principles, theories and concepts in the networking field
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art systems engineering principles and network design concepts
• Cloud Service Provider and hybrid cloud experience (extending on-premise networks to cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, Oracle and Google)
• Strong proficiency with Palo Alto and Cisco firewall platforms is a plus
• Industry certifications such as CCNA Security, CCNP Security, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), or similar industry certifications are preferred