ABOUT PRISM
PRISM is devoted to modernization and innovation within the world of technology, security, and IT enterprise solutions. We are recognized for meeting performance requirements and exceeding customer expectations since 1994. Our culture is founded on relationships, opportunity, and success. Offering comprehensive benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, and 401K along with our people - first approach sustains our reputation as a premier employer.


PRISM is seeking a Firewall Network Engineer to support a mission-critical program. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust & mature global network security solutions.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support Current Operations by providing VPN, DMZ, and Firewall Network Engineering Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for the largest Intranet in the world.
Network modification, operation, integration, maintenance, security, and implementation of services for the applicable network.
Collaborates with the Network Operations Center, Network Administrators, and the Network Engineering Team to define and/or continuously improve:
Network Security Appliances (i.e. DMZ, VPN, Firewalls)
Test and Validate Automation and best practice insertion opportunities.
Leads development of Network SOPs/TTPs
Continuous Service Improvements (CSI)
System performance tuning and enhancements
Create and maintain Engineering Implementation Plans (EIP)
Plans and executes network upgrades and maintenance activities with the Operations Manager, NOC Lead, Release Management team and other key stakeholders.
Tier III escalation support and vendor engagement supporting Incident Management activities.
Active participation in Root Cause Analysis for Problem Management activities.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS/EDUCATION)
B.S. Degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience..
IAT Level III Certification i.e. CCNP Security, CISSP, or CASP+.
Must currently possess an active Associate level Network Vendor Certification (from one of the following Vendors): Cisco, Juniper, Palo, F5 Networks.
Ability to work or be called in to work during off-hours to meet customer mission support requirements.
Participate in on-call rotation for Incident Management responsibilities among the Transport Operations team.
Network Subject Matter Expert for operations providing Tier-III support to the NOC watch staff.
Perform highly technical maintenance and configuration to firewalls, VPNs, and DMZ appliances.
Extensive experience engineering and troubleshooting networks, including routing, switching, MPLS, VPNs, routing protocols (i.e. BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), switching protocols (i.e. Spanning Tree Protocol, VLANs, LLDP, VoIP) Multicast protocols and emerging network technologies.
Strong understanding and in-depth knowledge of IP network/subnet addressing.
Extensive knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, Network architecture, Modern Network Topologies, Network appliance integrity, and common networking security elements.
Ansible, Python, IaC network automation experience.


REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Active Secret Clearance or higher(Top Secret)


PRISM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.