Firewall Engineer

Description
The Perimeter Security Operations Analyst may work in several areas including: managing firewall rules and policies as well as assisting in the administration of web and email gateways. The candidate will also assist in event and incident management processes including malware response and investigation. The analyst will also take part in security training and assist in the development of enterprise security standards and best practices. Other duties will include providing security guidance to business and IT stakeholders throughout the enterprise.
Work is done both in team and individual contributor roles. The pace of work is fast and can change quickly based on current security risks. Thus, the qualified individual must be flexible and able to manage multiple tasks. They must also be willing and eager to learn new and emerging technologies and skills, both while at work and on their own time. The analyst will be required to be on call according to a set schedule and be willing to quickly respond to security and operational incidents when called upon.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
The Perimeter Security Operations Analyst will provide identity and access management and perimeter security support that follows the company's best practices and standards. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience working with firewalls or, web gateways, and enterprise network equipment. The ideal candidate is familiar with industry standard security practices and is eager to learn and implement new and exciting solutions.
The candidate will assist Global Information Security in the continued improvement of incident response and will assist in the assessment of new technology. The candidate will take an active role in ongoing Information Security and Security Operations projects and will be responsible for the implementation of set deliverables.
5 years of Experience in One or More of the Following:
Palo Alto Firewall and Panorama Administration
Palo Alto Security Architecture and Capabilities
Cisco ASA Administration
Managing a Virtualized Environment Utilizing VMWare ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V/Azure Local
Understanding of and Experience with Cloud Technologies
Working in a Technology Support Environment
Experience Monitoring and Working out of an Issue Ticketing System
Education
College Degree Strongly Desired
Technical College Diploma with 4+ Years of Experience
CISSP or Equivalent Certification Strongly Desired
Competencies
Act with Integrity
Demonstrate Adaptability
Drive for Results
Influence Others
Lead Innovation and Quality Initiatives
Manage Execution
Manage Talent
Use Sound Judgment / Business Acumen
Skills
Firewall, Network security, Network engineering, Cisco routers, paloalto, Routing, Armis, Claroty, Purdue, manufacturing industry
Top Skills Details
Firewall,Network security,Network engineering,Cisco routers,paloalto,Routing
Additional Skills & Qualifications
NA
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Renton, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Renton,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.