Job Title: Firewall Engineer

Job Code: 18247

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

We are seeking a Firewall Engineer to join our IT team. As a Firewall Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our network infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include configuring network and firewall equipment, monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring network security.

Essential Functions:

• Design, implement, and maintain firewall solutions to protect network infrastructure.

• Lead the transition from Cisco firewalls to Palo Alto firewalls, ensuring minimal disruption to network services.

• Monitor and respond to firewall alerts and incidents.

• Perform regular firewall audits and assessments to ensure compliance with security policies.

• Collaborate with IT teams to design and deploy network security solutions.

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for firewall-related issues.

• Develop and maintain documentation for firewall configurations and procedures.

• Travel for this position can be up to 20% annually.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

• Ability to lift 30 pounds

• Active Top Secret/SCI with ability to obtain CI Poly Clearance

• CompTIA Security + CE Certification

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Any of the following certifications CCNA or Network + PCNSA PSNSE

• Experience with DOD encryption devices

• Self-motivated, able to switch tasks easily, work independently

• Strong troubleshooting skills

• Familiarity with network automation (Ansible)

  In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $80,500 - $149,500 This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.