Firewall Administrator

Houston, TX, US • Posted 17 hours ago • Updated 17 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
Travel Required
On-site
$65+
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Skills

  • Firewall
  • Cisco
  • Palo Alto

Summary

Title: Firewall Administrator

Location: 9420 W Sam Houston Pkwy N Houston, TX 77040

Duration: 6 Month Contract

Need only local candidate

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Palo Alto and Cisco Firewall Administrator to manage and support our NGFW environment. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operation and security posture of Palo Alto and Cisco firewalls, including software upgrades, security policy development, NAT configuration, auditing, and ongoing optimization. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a production enterprise environment and understands both security requirements and network operations realities.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto and Cisco firewalls
  • Strong experience with OS upgrades and lifecycle management
  • Expertise in security policy and NAT design
  • Experience with Panorama and Firepower Management Center
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking and routing

Key Responsibilities

Firewall Operations & Administration

  • Administer Palo Alto and Cisco NGFWs (physical, virtual, and cloud-based)
  • Perform software upgrades, hotfixes, and content updates
  • Monitor firewall health, performance, and capacity
  • Troubleshoot connectivity, performance, and security issues

Security Policy Management

  • Design, implement, and maintain security policies using best practices
  • Manage App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, URL Filtering, and Threat Prevention
  • Continuously review and optimize firewall rules to reduce risk and complexity

NAT & Traffic Engineering

  • Design and manage source NAT, destination NAT, and policy-based NAT
  • Troubleshoot complex NAT and routing scenarios

Architecture & Design

  • Support firewall architecture for data center, cloud, remote, and branch environments
  • Participate in network and security design reviews

Auditing & Compliance

  • Perform firewall rule audits and access reviews
  • Support internal and external security audits
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  • Dice Id: 91170808
  • Position Id: 8927965
  • Posted 17 hours ago

Company Info

About Fourways Consulting Services

At Fourways Consulting LLC, we are more than just a recruitment and consulting firm — we are a trusted partner in transformation, dedicated to empowering organizations across industries to achieve operational excellence and build high-performing teams.

Founded by a group of seasoned professionals and visionary leaders, Fourways brings a wealth of industry insight, strategic foresight, and deep domain expertise in IT, healthcare recruitment, and software consulting services. With years of hands-on experience in global talent acquisition and business process optimization, we understand what it takes to drive meaningful and measurable results.

Our mission is rooted in a clear vision: to support organizations in identifying the right talent, aligning operations with strategic goals, and adapting to evolving market demands. By integrating advanced tools, data-driven strategies, and a human-centered approach, we help clients overcome complex challenges and stay ahead in today’s competitive landscape.

 

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