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Associate Security Specialist I

Richardson, TX, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago

Contract W2

On-site

$30.12 - $30.12/hr

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Skills

FIREWALL MANAGEMENT
FIREWALL*
FIREWALL ADMINISTRATION
FIREWALL CONFIGURATION
DEPLOYMENT
IMPLEMENTATION
CONFIGURATION
SETUP
NETWORK SECURITY POLICY*
SECURITY POLICIES
SECURITY POLICY ENFORCEMENT

Summary

Candidates who receive an offer will be required to successfully complete a background check and drug test as a condition of employment.

Associate Security Specialist I
Richardson, TX (Remote)
12 Months Contract
Part time role. 20 hrs/week

Job Summary:
An Associate Firewall Engineer is responsible for supporting the configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of firewall and network security systems. This role works under senior security or network engineers to help protect an organizations network infrastructure from unauthorized access, cyber threats, and vulnerabilities
Key Responsibilities:

Assist in configuring, deploying, and maintaining firewall solutions
Monitor firewall logs and security alerts for suspicious activity
Help implement and maintain network security policies and rules
Support troubleshooting of firewall and connectivity issues
Perform routine firewall rule reviews and cleanupAssist with vulnerability assessments and security audits
Document firewall configurations, changes, and procedures
Collaborate with network, security, and IT teams
Stay current with emerging security threats and best practices
Support incident response activities as needed

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
In addition to educational qualification, candidate should possess at least 3-5 years IT experience with firewall administration or relevant Enterprise Security management.
Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, routing, switching)
Familiarity with firewall technologies (e.g., Check Point, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco)
Understanding of network security fundamentalsStrong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as: CompTIA Security+ Network+ CCNA
Experience with SIEM tools
Exposure to cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Basic scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) Internship or lab experience in network security

Technical Skills

Firewall rule management
Log analysis
VPN technologies
Network troubleshooting
Security best practices
Basic Linux/Windows administration

Soft Skills

Attention to detail
Problem-solving mindset
Willingness to learn
Time management
Documentation discipline

Metasys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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Dice Id: 10117383
Position Id: 26-01075
Posted 1 day ago

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