Overview
- Tier One Technologies is looking for a Network Firewall Engineer to support our US Government client.
- This hybrid Contract-to-Hire position will be based in Raleigh, NC.
- Occasional weekend work and participation in an on-call rotation is required.
- SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT.
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, implement, and troubleshoot firewalls to protect IT systems from unauthorized access, attacks, and other security threats.
- Implement and enforce security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Monitor network traffic and security logs to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure the secure integration and operation of all IT systems and applications.
- Participate in incident management and response activities to contain and address security incidents.
- Conduct periodic security assessments to identify and address security gaps and risks.
- Provide technical guidance and support to other IT teams as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in Network Engineering.
- 3-5 years of experience in firewall engineering and network security.
- Extensive knowledge of networking protocols and security policies.
- Experience with firewall platforms such as Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, and Cisco ASA.
- Expertise in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting firewalls and related security technologies such as VPNs, IDS/IPS, web application firewalls, etc.
- Experience and knowledge of firewall platforms such as Check Point, Juniper, and Cisco ASA would be an added advantage.
- Experience with network firewalls and rule configuration for Cisco devices and Tufin/BlueCat.
- Solid understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, VPN, VLAN, ACL, and DNS, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to network connectivity.
- Deep understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks, and should be familiar with security concepts such as risk management, access control, network segmentation, and security policy enforcement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills that will enable them to quickly identify and resolve complex security issues, such as DDoS attacks, malware infections, or network breaches.
- CERTIFICATIONS (One or more is a plus): CISSP or CCNA or CCNP.
- Experience with ServiceNow Change/Incident/Problem management (Work incident tickets and bridges)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams comprising network engineers, security analysts, system administrators, and business stakeholders.
- Must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
- Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance.
- Must be able to pass a drug screening, criminal history, and credit checks.
- Must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
- Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members).
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