Firewall SME

Job DescriptionEmployment Type: ContractorContract Length: 6 monthsLocation: Prefer local to Colorado Springs, CO but will consider remote work with travel to bases as needed.Must be a US CitizenClearance Required: Active DoD SECRET preferredTravel: Up to 25%Spry Squared is looking for a Firewall SME to assist with the implementation of a DMZ at military bases in Colorado (Shriever) and California (Vandenberg). This will include the equipment deployment/installation, configuration/migration/soak, and post-installation support. This will be a parttime effort, with fulltime work on-site at the bases (6 weeks) and then parttime remote support (10 hours/week) for the remainder of the project duration (total of 19 weeks). Travel required for installation and configuration project phases.As The Firewall SME On This Project, You WillInstall, configure, and support all firewall systems needed to implement and migrate to a DMZ based on Palo Alto 5220 firewalls at 2 military bases.Participate actively on the project team to complete assigned tasks and collaborate on delivering a high quality implementation.Provide timely updates on project deliverables and issues to all stakeholders.Other duties as needed.Required SkillsMinimum of 10 years of networking engineering and firewall configuration and supportExperience with Palo Alto firewalls (PA5220) including Firewall rule implementation, Multicast configurations, Active/Active.Previous government contracting experience a plusStrong communication skillsActive SECRET Clearance preferred, but if not, must have a VAR submittedAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Rate: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour no benefits, depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.Company DescriptionSpry Squared is a Minority and Woman Owned Small Business headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado with offices across the United States of America. We are an experienced federal government and commercial service provider with security cleared personnel working on various projects across the USA and the globe.Spry Squared provides organizations with Best-in-Class Enterprise Solutions, Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, IT Professional Services, Recruiting Services, Project/Program Management and technology products. We are your strategic partner and value-added reseller, solving complex business challenges by leveraging technology solutions that reduce costs, optimize productivity and minimize risk.