Firewall Administrator

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

firewall
network
networking

Job Details

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Firewall Administrator to design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions across enterprise environments. This role requires a strong technical foundation in networking, deep knowledge of vendor-specific technologies, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive enterprise security initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and architect secure network infrastructures aligned with business and security requirements.

  • Implement and evaluate firewall technologies, IDS/IPS, and secure communication protocols.

  • Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analyses to support architectural decisions.

  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of network and security solutions.

  • Lead incident response architecture and contribute to post-incident reviews and improvements.

  • Provide technical leadership and guidance on best practices and vendor-specific solutions.

  • Develop and maintain architecture documentation, standards, and procedures.

Required Technical Skills:

  • Strong understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, subnetting).

  • Hands-on expertise with firewall technologies (stateful inspection, next-gen firewalls, Layer 7 filtering).

  • Proficiency in security protocols (IPSec, SSL/TLS).

  • Experience with network monitoring tools (Wireshark, packet/network analyzers).

  • Practical knowledge of IDS/IPS systems.

  • Proficiency with command-line interfaces and scripting.

  • Familiarity with log analysis and SIEM tools.

Security Knowledge:

  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and frameworks.

  • Knowledge of threat intelligence, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.

  • Hands-on experience in risk assessment and vulnerability management.

  • Familiarity with incident response lifecycle and procedures.

Preferred Vendor-Specific Expertise:

  • Palo Alto Networks

  • Check Point

  • VMware NSX-T

  • Zscaler

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