Jr Firewall Engineer with Security Clearance

* 15-Jun-2022 to Until Filled (HST) * Cayuse Native Hawaiian Veterans * Arlington, VA, USA * Full Time Cayuse Native Hawaiian Veterans (CNHV) provides innovative and flexible solutions to federal government clients, emphasizing excellence in the Asia-Pacific region. CNHV''s capabilities, market-relevant service offerings, past performance credentials, and diverse status allow government clients to engage quickly and confidently with CNHV. Core service areas for CNHV include Health & Medical Services, Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), Surface & Underwater Range Clearance, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Executive Briefing Teams, Training, Exercise Support, Computer Facilities, and Emergency Management Services. SUMMARY: Cayuse Native Hawaiian Veterans is seeking a Jr Firewall Engineer to join our team at Department of State, Diplomatic Security, Office of the Chief Technology Officer (DS/CTO). This initiative is intended to provide IT Operations and Maintenance to modernized and legacy networks, applications, and databases. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Support LAN network optimization and standardization at DOS facilities. * Coordinate through DS/CTO to engineer upgrades to WAN links * Engineer and implement high availability load balancing, and dynamic service health checks to maximize availability of all public-facing websites in the Public DMZs. * In conjunction with other DOS teams, engineer, implement, and monitor denial of service detection. * Assist with the support of upgrades required to connect partner agencies to the DS IT network infrastructure. * Design enhancements and upgrades to systems for potential future cloud integration/migration. * Develop, document and maintain standards and procedures manuals, and performance management procedures that meet DS/CTO''s requirements. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelors degree and 1 year experience in network/firewall administration * Must have experience in existing DS/CTO firewall systems * Active Top Secret clearance. Preferred Qualifications Candidates with the below desired skills will be given preferential consideration: * Current network certifications * Experience with configuring and troubleshooting firewall devices. * Knowledge of network tools such as Panorama, Splunk, NeuralStar, Niksun NetOmni, Solarwinds, Wireshark, or Grafana. * Experience working in Department of State * Background demonstrating assisting with projects for improving LAN/WAN/Firewall infrastructure, implementing new capabilities, and/or remediating problem areas. * Background demonstrating the ability to operate effectively within a complex, dynamic environment. * Knowledge in principals of networking such as TCP/IP, SNMP, IPSEC, and SSH. * Knowledge in configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routers and switches. * Knowledge in configuring and troubleshooting firewall systems. * Knowledge in analyzing and interpreting network/firewall monitoring logs, rules, and outputs to create actionable remediating tasks. Working Conditions * Normal physical conditions * General office environment * Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen * May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays * May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes * May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours Cayuse and our family of companies are 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) wholly owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). Specifically, within our Government Operations, we offer diverse business lines and workforce while providing solutions for federal, state, and local clients throughout the world. Cayuse''s comprehensive program management, mission support, and technology solutions are ideally positioned to help our clients advance their goals.

Created: 2025-11-15