Senior Firewall/VPN Engineer

Description: If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in IT, engineering, software development, logistics, or project management, Linchpin Solutions is the place to be! We are currently hiring a dynamic, experienced Senior Firewall/VPN Engineer. Clearance Active DoD Secret Clearance Work Schedule Onsite DailyRole Overview We are looking for a Senior Firewall/VPN Engineer to provide Tier III network engineering & SME support for enterprise firewall, VPN, DMZ, routing, switching, & network security technologies. Design, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and implement enterprise network security appliances, including firewalls, VPNs, & DMZs. Collaborate with Network Operations, Network Engineering, NOC, Release Management, & project teams to execute network upgrades, maintenance, integrations, performance tuning, & service improvements. Additionally, support Incident & Problem Management, including Tier III escalations and root cause analysis. General Skillset Experience with Microsoft Office Verbal and written communication skills Ability to work both collaboratively and individually Critical Thinking Skills Ability to give presentations and briefings as needed Specific Skillset Perform daily system checks, review and respond to events reflected in various management tools, and perform server patch management Experience with Cross Domain Solutions or DISA Trusted Network Environment Conduct system audit reviews and perform maintenance functions as required to ensure system health Coordinate efforts with other work centers and personnel to resolve incidents or events related to systems and supporting infrastructure Experience implementing and supporting DoD secure network environments, including firewalls, encryption, network separation, VLANs, tunnels, and TACLANES Develop & maintain Engineering Implementation Plans (EIPs), network SOPs/TTPs, automation solutions, & technical documentation while identifying opportunities for network automation & best-practice improvements