What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEAM LEAD FIREWALL ADMINISTRATOR position at NexThreat?
Job Title: TEAM LEAD FIREWALL ADMINISTRATOR
Location: Battle Creek, MI, Richmond, VA; Ft. Belvoir, VA; Philadelphia, PA; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH (On-Site w/Hybrid Potential)
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full-time (40 hrs/week)
Potential for Telework: At the customer’s discretion
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: W2 or 1099
Citizenship: US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship
NexThreat is seeking an experienced Team Lead to oversee and guide vendor employees. This role involves planning and managing projects to maximize resource use and deliver timely, accurate reports. The ideal candidate excels in problem-solving, resource allocation, and performance monitoring while collaborating effectively with government and vendor stakeholders.
The Team Lead Firewall Administrator will assist the DLA Enterprise Network Micro-Segmentation Software Application Solution Support in providing Technology Foundation Services and Data Center Services. The primary responsibility is to design, plan, test, implement, and sustain an Enterprise COTS network micro-segmentation software application solution across both physical and cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities:
DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II or IAT III (e.g., Sec , CASP , CISM, CISSP).
Computing Environment Certification: A Firewall Certification such as Palo Alto, Check Point (CCSA, CCSE), Cisco, or similar.
Do you know of someone who may be interested in this position? NexThreat offers a referral bonus to anyone who provides us with a qualified candidate who fills and remains in the position for an extended period of time. Please email info@NexThreat.com for more information.
Company Information
NexThreat is more than just a workplace—it’s a launching pad for innovation and impact. We are a small business that excels in agility and responsiveness to cybersecurity challenges, specializing in detecting and mitigating cyber threats for a range of high-stakes clients. By joining NexThreat, you’ll become part of a team that protects critical infrastructure and supports the security of the nation's essential operations.
Why Work with Us?
People-First Approach: We value our employees as our greatest asset and foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where your voice is heard.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive benefits, including 401K matching, health, vision, and dental coverage, paid leave, and sick days. We also offer a $5,000 vacation bonus after 5 years of service and a rewarding referral program.
Professional Growth: Access opportunities for professional development and meaningful career advancement.
Impactful Work: Be part of projects that make a difference, using innovative technologies to defend and secure vital systems.
At NexThreat, we celebrate innovation, integrity, and teamwork. Whether you’re at the beginning of your career or seeking to elevate it, we provide the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
Join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity.
NexThreat is dedicated to our employees' well-being, growth, and satisfaction. We offer a competitive compensation package that supports and enables our corporate commitment to excellence.
Our extensive benefits include:
Fair Compensation
Our commitment to fair compensation is reflected in our competitive salary packages. NexThreat’s internal efficiencies enable us to offer not only fair wages but also additional financial benefits such as spot and merit bonuses, profit sharing, commuting benefits, and comprehensive insurance coverage.
Reward and Recognition
We believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees for their hard work and dedication. By regularly collecting customer feedback, we identify opportunities to provide spot bonuses, gifts, and other forms of recognition, ensuring our team members feel valued and appreciated.
Vacation Benefits
Understanding the importance of work-life balance, NexThreat offers a unique vacation benefit. Every 5 years, employees receive $5,000 towards a vacation for themselves and their families.
We strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally.
Location: Battle Creek, MI, Richmond, VA; Ft. Belvoir, VA; Philadelphia, PA; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH (On-Site w/Hybrid Potential)
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full-time (40 hrs/week)
Potential for Telework: At the customer’s discretion
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: W2 or 1099
Citizenship: US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship
NexThreat is seeking an experienced Team Lead to oversee and guide vendor employees. This role involves planning and managing projects to maximize resource use and deliver timely, accurate reports. The ideal candidate excels in problem-solving, resource allocation, and performance monitoring while collaborating effectively with government and vendor stakeholders.
The Team Lead Firewall Administrator will assist the DLA Enterprise Network Micro-Segmentation Software Application Solution Support in providing Technology Foundation Services and Data Center Services. The primary responsibility is to design, plan, test, implement, and sustain an Enterprise COTS network micro-segmentation software application solution across both physical and cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide overall supervision for vendor employees, ensuring effective project planning and management
- Schedule work to maximize resource utilization and ensure timely delivery of accurate reports
- Resolve problems, allocate resources, manage personnel, and monitor operational performance while taking direction from government representatives
- Develop product requirements from inception to conclusion, creating specifications for simple to moderately complex issues
- Coordinate with Vendor PM, PMO, and government user representatives to ensure solutions meet technical requirements and user satisfaction
- Eight (8) years of relevant DoD experience, including:
- 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 with firewall software and hardware upgrades
- Experience in building and configuring new firewalls
- In-depth knowledge of LAN and WAN operations, with moderate knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
- Proficiency with industry-standard Incident Ticket Tracking systems for managing incident tickets and work orders
- Experience in processing and documenting trouble tickets, and coordinating with technicians for resolution
- Knowledge of installation, configuration, and day-to-day sustainment of host-based firewalls, including management servers
- Expertise in managing firewall rule bases in compliance with cybersecurity requirements, adhering to Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) standards
DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II or IAT III (e.g., Sec , CASP , CISM, CISSP).
Computing Environment Certification: A Firewall Certification such as Palo Alto, Check Point (CCSA, CCSE), Cisco, or similar.
Do you know of someone who may be interested in this position? NexThreat offers a referral bonus to anyone who provides us with a qualified candidate who fills and remains in the position for an extended period of time. Please email info@NexThreat.com for more information.
Company Information
NexThreat is more than just a workplace—it’s a launching pad for innovation and impact. We are a small business that excels in agility and responsiveness to cybersecurity challenges, specializing in detecting and mitigating cyber threats for a range of high-stakes clients. By joining NexThreat, you’ll become part of a team that protects critical infrastructure and supports the security of the nation's essential operations.
Why Work with Us?
People-First Approach: We value our employees as our greatest asset and foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where your voice is heard.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive benefits, including 401K matching, health, vision, and dental coverage, paid leave, and sick days. We also offer a $5,000 vacation bonus after 5 years of service and a rewarding referral program.
Professional Growth: Access opportunities for professional development and meaningful career advancement.
Impactful Work: Be part of projects that make a difference, using innovative technologies to defend and secure vital systems.
At NexThreat, we celebrate innovation, integrity, and teamwork. Whether you’re at the beginning of your career or seeking to elevate it, we provide the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
Join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity.
NexThreat is dedicated to our employees' well-being, growth, and satisfaction. We offer a competitive compensation package that supports and enables our corporate commitment to excellence.
Our extensive benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Ensuring our employees have access to essential healthcare services
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions: Helping our employees secure their financial future
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: Providing peace of mind with robust coverage
- Up to Five weeks of PTO: Enabling you to streamline your work life balance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Offering financial protection during unforeseen circumstances
- 529 College Savings Plan: Supporting our employees’ educational savings goals
- Employee Learning Program with Tuition Reimbursement: Encouraging continuous learning and development
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) Plans: Allowing employees to manage their healthcare expenses effectively
- Profit Sharing: Rewarding our employees for contributing to the company’s success
- Employee Referral Program: Incentivizing our team to bring in new talent
- $5,000 Company-Paid Travel/Vacation after 5 Years of Service: Celebrating loyalty and service with generous vacation benefits
- Equal Opportunity and Career Advancement
Fair Compensation
Our commitment to fair compensation is reflected in our competitive salary packages. NexThreat’s internal efficiencies enable us to offer not only fair wages but also additional financial benefits such as spot and merit bonuses, profit sharing, commuting benefits, and comprehensive insurance coverage.
Reward and Recognition
We believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees for their hard work and dedication. By regularly collecting customer feedback, we identify opportunities to provide spot bonuses, gifts, and other forms of recognition, ensuring our team members feel valued and appreciated.
Vacation Benefits
Understanding the importance of work-life balance, NexThreat offers a unique vacation benefit. Every 5 years, employees receive $5,000 towards a vacation for themselves and their families.
We strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally.
