<p><strong>**ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**</strong></p> <p> </p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>D2 Consulting</strong> is looking for a skilled Senior Firewall Engineer to join a high-impact team protecting mission-critical infrastructure. You'll work side-by-side with both corporate and government leadership — meaning your work gets noticed, and your voice matters.</p> <hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5"> <h2 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">What You'll Actually Be Doing</h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">This isn't a "maintain the status quo" role. You'll be solving real security challenges at enterprise scale:</p> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Design & build</strong> state-of-the-art secure network architectures — from concept to implementation</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Protect the network</strong> by managing WAN, LAN, CAN, and remote security environments, handling incidents with speed and precision</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Own the security stack</strong> — firewalls, F5 load balancers, web/mail gateways, IDS platforms, and management tools</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Lead incident response</strong> — investigate, document, and drive corrective action when it matters most</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Shape security operations</strong> by developing SOPs that the broader team will rely on</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Stay ahead of threats</strong> by researching and evaluating emerging network security technologies</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Be the expert in the room</strong> — serve as a trusted liaison to contract leadership, customers, and government DAA stakeholders on security posture, policies, and procedures</li> </ul> <hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5"> <h2 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">What You Bring to the Team</h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Required Clearance & Certifications:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Active <strong>TS/SCI clearance</strong> (must be current)</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Ability to pass a <strong>U.S. Government Polygraph</strong> (post-hire)</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>DoD 8140.01 / 8570.01-M IAT Level II</strong> compliant certification (current)</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>CSSP Infrastructure Support</strong> certification — or the drive to earn it within 120 days of starting</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Experience:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">5+ years in Network Security within large-scale enterprise or global environments</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">BA/BS degree preferred — but strong hands-on experience can speak just as loudly. You can substitute a degree with 4 years of additional experience</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Firewalls:</strong> Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Routers/Switches:</strong> Juniper, Cisco</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>IDS/Threat Tools:</strong> FireEye, F5 Load Balancer, Cisco FTD</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>OS/Platforms:</strong> Unix, RHEL, Windows Enterprise AD, VMware</li> </ul> <hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5"> <h2 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Why This Role?</h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">You'll be part of a team that works on problems that actually matter — supporting government missions at the highest levels. If you're a network security professional who wants scope, challenge, and the chance to influence enterprise-wide security decisions, this is the place.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <ul> <li>All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</li> <li>Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $130-140k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.</li> <li>Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!</li> </ul> <p><em>D2 Consulting is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact