Description
As a Junior Network Engineer at GDIT, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the mission is never interrupted by providing expertise in network security services. You will work in a fast-paced environment focused on engineering, migration, and operations of enterprise network security services.
Responsibilities:
- Configure and maintain cloud and on-premises network security solutions, including Palo Alto NGFW, Panorama / Strata Cloud Manager, Prisma Access, GlobalProtect, Juniper SRX, Gigamon visibility components, ExtraHop sensors, Illumio Virtual Enforcement Nodes, and related policy and automation tooling.
- Maintain the integrity and security of the network device estate, including Palo Alto firewalls and management planes, Juniper SRX, Gigamon TA/HC platforms, ExtraHop appliances, F5, and supporting infrastructure.
- Create, maintain, and update documentation, such as diagrams, user guides, SOPs, and runbooks.
- Support and develop automation for configuration, validation, and reporting tasks.
- Maintain and enhance knowledge of core network security technologies, including Palo Alto, Juniper, Gigamon/ExtraHop, Illumio, F5, AlgoSec.
- Monitor and improve existing and new deployments, participate in agency phased rollouts under the direction of Principal / Lead engineers.
- Work across teams and external customer groups to implement solutions and support infrastructure build-outs.
- Handle escalations, make assessments, recommendations, or provide solutions to resolve issues.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience with Next Generation Firewalls and enterprise network security technologies.
- Required Technical Skills: Networking (Routing, Firewall, and Switching), Palo Alto Networks (NGFW, Panorama / Strata Cloud Manager, Prisma Access, GlobalProtect).
- Excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience delivering presentations and technical briefings to diverse audiences at various levels of an organization.
- Strong documentation discipline.
- Ability to participate in on-call rotations at the needs of management and the customer.
- Must possess or able to obtain (within 6 months of hire) applicable Intermediate DoW 8140 or DoW 8570 Certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent).
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401K with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
- Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.