Firewall Network Engineer
Company: Synergy ECP
Location: Annapolis Junction
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Synergy is looking for Firewall Network Engineer to join our
team. Job duties are as follows: Act as a subject matter expert for
the customer’s next generation firewall solution. Maintain firewall
operations and document current environment. Incorporate change
management into all processes and procedures. Creation of
technically detailed reports on firewall block lists, device
status, change management, hardware/software upgrades, and other
areas. Analyze and evaluate anomalous network and system activity.
Assist in troubleshooting and problem solving a wide variety of
client issues. Experience with change control policy and
procedures. An understanding of DOD information assurance policy
and regulations. Performing analysis of network security needs and
contributes to design, integration, and installation of hardware
and software. Analyzing, troubleshooting and correcting network
problems remotely and on-site. Maintaining and administering
perimeter security systems such as firewalls and intrusion
detection systems. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in a related
field or equivalent experience. Minimum of four (4) years of
experience with managing enterprise firewall and VPN solutions.
Experience with Force Point, Palo Alto, and Cisco ASA firewalls
required. Experience with Cisco Dynamic VPN (DMVPN) technology
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security CE
certification or equivalent DOD 8570 baseline certification
CLEARANCE REQUIRED Must be fully cleared with the appropriate MPO
client polygraph. About Us Formed in July of 2007 and headquartered
in Columbia, MD, our talented, dedicated staff provide a broad
range of services in cybersecurity, software, data transport
solutions, systems engineering, and IT services to the U.S.
Intelligence and Defense Communities. We deliver critical and
innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance
our nation’s security. In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy
ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is
displayed by our E mployees, to our C ustomers and by continually
improving P erformance (ECP). This is what sets us apart and
enables us to be an autonomous yet agile business delivering huge
results and meeting our customers’ evolving demands. Synergy ECP
has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100
companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government
and military services. Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer
and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability,
veteran status, or any other protected class. If you are interested
in learning more about Synergy and what opportunities may be
available to you, let’s start a conversation together! Our team is
happy to speak with you about your experience and goals so that
they may work with you in finding the kinds of positions that you
are most interested in. Feel free to drop off your resume with us
via our website or send it along to staffing@synergyecp.com . Apply
today and start your new career at Synergy!
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