Network Specialist- Firewall Administrator

Job#: 3021051

Job Description:

Network Operations is requesting qualified contract candidates for a Firewall Administrator role (Position Title: Network Specialist). We are seeking experienced professionals with strong Palo Alto firewall administration backgrounds.

Minimum Required Experience

• At least 3 years of direct, hands-on administration of Palo Alto firewalls (3K and 5K series) managed by Panorama.

Required Technical Experience

• Building and maintaining Security and NAT policies
• Managing HA firewall active/standby configurations
• Supporting HA pairs with multiple virtual firewalls
• Strong CLI usage for troubleshooting and performance data collection
• Performing PAN-OS upgrades on HA firewalls and HA Panorama management consoles (minimum two upgrade cycles completed)
• Administering and troubleshooting:
  • GlobalProtect VPN environments
  • IPSEC VPN tunnels to WAN and third-party vendors
  • Mixed-vendor environments (including Cisco and Cradlepoint devices)
• Working knowledge of BGP for VPN tunnel configuration
• Experience with Palo Alto dedicated log collectors
• Use of firewall templates and template stacks in Panorama
• User-ID integration with Active Directory and RADIUS
• Multi-factor authentication implementation with Azure
• SSL certificate implementation and lifecycle use on Palo Alto firewalls
• External Dynamic List configuration and management
• Using firewall logs to inform and automate policy decisions
• Effective use of TAG objects beyond rule documentation/identification
• Experience working directly with Palo Alto Support to resolve platform issues

Additional Network Experience

• Layer 2 and 3 network experience preferred

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.