Firewall Admin

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • Posted 22 hours ago | Updated 22 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Firewall
CheckPoint
Collaboration
Command-line Interface
Communication
Cyber Security
Interfaces
Intrusion Detection
Log Analysis
Network Monitoring
Palo Alto
IDS
IPS
IPsec
IT Management
Incident Management
Inspection
Network
Risk Assessment
SIEM
SSL
Scripting
Subnetwork
TCP/IP
TLS
Threat Analysis
Threat Modeling
VMware
Vulnerability Assessment
Vulnerability Management
Wireshark

Job Details

Firewall Administrator
Location: Harrisburg, PA( Need local candidate)

**Contractor must live in PA**
**Hybrid--2 days in the office, 3 days telework per week, may be adjusted according to the manager's direction and operational needs**

This role will be responsible for designing and optimizing secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation, vendor-specific knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and architect secure network infrastructures aligned with business and security requirements.
  • Evaluate and implement firewall technologies, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure communication protocols.
  • Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and threat modeling to inform 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 vendor-specific technologies and best practices.
  • Document architecture designs, standards, and procedures for internal and external stakeholders.

Required Technical Skills:

  • Strong understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, subnetting).
  • Expertise in firewall technologies (stateful inspection, next-gen firewalls, Layer 7 filtering).
  • Proficiency in security protocols (IPSec, SSL/TLS).
  • Experience with network monitoring tools (Wireshark, network analyzers).
  • Hands-on knowledge of IDS/IPS systems.
  • Proficiency with command line interfaces and scripting.
  • Familiarity with log analysis and SIEM tools.

Security Knowledge:

  • Solid grasp of cybersecurity principles and frameworks.
  • Understanding of threat intelligence, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.
  • Experience in risk assessment and vulnerability management.
  • Knowledge of incident response procedures and lifecycle.

Vendor-Specific Expertise:

  • Palo Alto Networks
  • Check Point
  • VMware NSX-T
  • Zscaler

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Skill

Required /Desired

Amount

of Experience

Network fundamentals (TCP/IP, subnetting)

Required

5

Years

Firewall technologies and architectures (stateful inspection, next-generation firewalls, L7 filtering)

Required

5

Years

Security protocols (IPSec, SSL/TLS)

Required

5

Years

Network monitoring and analysis tools (Wireshark, network analyzers)

Required

5

Years

Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS)

Required

5

Years

Command line interface proficiency

Required

5

Years

Log analysis and SIEM tools

Required

5

Years

Vendor-Specific Knowledge: Palo Alto, Check Point, VMware NSX-T, Zscaler

Required

5

Years

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