Firewall Engineer

Job Title: Firewall Engineer

Location: Raleigh, NC (2 days onsite and 3 days remote)

Duration: 6 Month Contract

Job Description:
Agreeya is Global integrator and seeking a Firewall Engineer who are experienced with firewall operations, management processes and leading practices.

Objective:

The Firewall Engineer will be responsible for designing, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting firewalls to protect IT systems from unauthorized access, attacks, and other security threats. Knowledge of networking protocols and security policies, as well as experience with firewalls such as Check Point, Juniper, Fortigate, and Cisco ASA.
Note: Resource must be available to work onsite, willing to work on-call and weekends (will get called) at client facility in Raleigh, NC. With up to 2 days telecommute
Required Skills:

• Design and configure firewalls to protect IT systems and networks from external and internal 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

Desired Skills:

• 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.
• Knowledge in TUFIN Firewall management tool.
• 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 such as CISSP, CCNA, and CCNP in networking or security disciplines would be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams comprising of network engineers, security analysts, system administrators, and business stakeholders.
• Experience with network firewalls and rule configuration for Cisco devices and Tufin/BlueCat
• Good communication skills in dealing with Telecommunications engineers and business owners
• Consult with other members of the project team and develop requirements documentation
• Review firewall rule sets and log analysis for inefficient, unneeded and unapproved rules Research problems and recommend solutions to improve firewall security
• Support a nationwide implementation of firewalls (Validate, test, and manage firewall rules)\
• Familiarity with network discovery tools (e.g. RedSeal)
• Experience with ServiceNow Change/Incident/Problem management (Work incident tickets and bridges)
• Experience in IPAM
• Experience with NetScaler
• Knowledge of NCRB requests/submissions
• Excellent Network skills

Requirements:

• 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
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Certifications:

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, and CCNP are a plus

Education:

• 8 years of professional experience and a Bachelor of Arts/Science or equivalent degree in computer science or related area of study.

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrate strong knowledge in at least three major technology areas.
Technical expertise is sought after and provided to several projects/accounts.
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of assigned technology and discipline area.
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of corporate organization and policies.
Advanced level business, technical, or functional knowledge.

About Us:
AgreeYa is a global systems integrator delivering competitive advantage for its customers through software, solutions, and services. Established in 1999, AgreeYa is headquartered in Folsom, California, with a global footprint and a team of more than 1,850 staff across offices. AgreeYa works with 500 organizations ranging from Fortune 100 firms to small and large businesses across industries such as Telecom, Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, Healthcare, Utility & Energy, Technology, Public sector, Pharma & Biotech, and others. Please visit us at Agreeya for more information.

AgreeYa is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics. Visit our website to learn about our Career & Culture.