ACL Firewall Engineer
Core
Design, implement, and manage firewall Access Control Lists (ACLs) to secure VA networks and protect sensitive health and personal data.
Role type
Senior IC network security engineer (firewall/ACL)
Builds
Secure, compliant network environments and firewall policy configurations for VA systems
Domain
Federal government / Network Security
Required skills
Firewall policy design, ACL configuration, Network segmentation, Identity integration (SAML, Active Directory, LDAP), Security architecture modeling, Incident response support, Technical documentation, Stakeholder collaboration, Threat mitigation, Federal security standards compliance
Preferred skills
Open-source security tool integration, DevOps/automated deployment pipelines, VA-specific experience
Technologies
Active Directory, DevOps, Firewall, LDAP, Network, SAML, Security
Responsibilities
Develop secure, compliant network environments using firewall technologies. Support VA business operations and protect PHI, PII, and VA Sensitive data through ACLs and network segmentation. Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to structure, implement, and maintain ACL configurations. Apply knowledge of network protocols and federal security standards to strengthen security posture. Advise stakeholders by translating security requirements into compliant architectures and design patterns.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC