Firewall Engineer #RFP-47713 (3830)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Firewall Engineer (3830) in Idaho Falls, ID.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

The Firewall Engineer supports critical Information Technology operations by implementing IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack configurations on Palo Alto firewalls. This role is responsible for developing IPv6 firewall rulesets within Palo Alto Panorama and deploying those rulesets to Palo Alto firewall devices throughout the enterprise environment. IPv6 rulesets will be developed based on existing IPv4 firewall rules to ensure continuity, security, and compliance across network infrastructure.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements (Education/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of two (2) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Technical Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and deploy firewall rules on Palo Alto firewall platforms.
• Develop and implement IPv6 interfaces on firewall devices.
• Validate, monitor, and troubleshoot firewall traffic to ensure network performance and security.
• Implement IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack networking solutions across enterprise environments.
• Utilize Palo Alto Panorama to centrally manage and deploy firewall configurations and rulesets.

Special Requirements/Training (Optional)

• Experience working in secured or regulated IT environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise network security practices supporting government or DOE facilities.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability