Network Firewall Engineer II

Hybrid role - 2-3 days Onsite

Job Description

• The Level 2 Network Firewall Engineer designs and implements firewall solutions, performs upgrades, monitors security, collaborates with IT teams, and mentors junior engineers.
  
  

Essential Job Statements:

• Design and implement firewall solutions to meet business requirements.
• Perform firewall upgrades and migrations.
• Monitor firewall security and implement security measures.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure network security and performance.
• Train and mentor junior firewall engineers.
• Document firewall configurations and changes.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  
  

Employment Qualifications:

• Required Education: Associate’s degree.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Licensing/ Certification.
• Licensure/Certification Required: Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) or Practitioner (PCCSP) CompTIA Security .
• Licensure/Certification Preferred: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Years and Type of Required Experience: 3 years of experience network security and firewall management (Palo Alto preferred) Advanced understanding in Ticketing systems. Understanding of network security principles and firewall technologies. (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, ping, tracert, ipconfig/ifconfig). (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, RDP, VNC, ping, tracert, ipconfig/ifconfig, VLAN, VPN, Packet Tracer, Wireshark). Basic understanding of Python/Ansible for building and maintaining scripts. Proficient in configuring and managing firewalls, routers, and switches. Experience with network security protocols and VPN technologies. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve network security issues
• Combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.
• Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel. May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone.
• Physical Requirements.
• Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, Bending.
• Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing.
  
  

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards:

• Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity – far, Acuity – near.
• Hazards: Depth perception, Exposure to potential electrical shock.
  
  

Mental/Sensory – Emotional :

• Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking.
• Emotional: Fast paced environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change.
  
  

About us:

At our organization, we take our mission and values to heart! We are on a mission to offer more and better jobs all over the world! Our goal is to care for you while you care for our clients and get you paid the highest pay possible. All our associates working with us are expected to embrace our RACE values: R - Results Matter, A- Approachable, C - Care, and E - Emergency i.e. work with a sense of urgency.

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