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Senior Firewall Network Engineer

Computer Task Group, Inc
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

CTG is seeking to fill a Senior Firewall Network Engineer opening for our client in Richmond, VA.

Location : Richmond, VA

Hybrid schedule for initial onboarding and training (typically around 3 months)- During this 3-month period, the team targets the candidate being onsite 3-4 days a week. After 3 months, the manager will discuss with the candidate for hybrid or remote opportunity afterwards.

On Call Schedule once every 12 weeks.

Duration : Client Permanent Placement

Duties :

The Senior Firewall Network Engineer will be responsible for implementing and overseeing firewall policies, based on input from the Information Security Team, acting as a liaison between the Information Security and Networking teams. This role will ensure effective communication and collaboration across teams.

Candidate Must Haves :

Candidate must be a Subject Matter Expert with Firewalls to the ability that they can teach / mentor a junior network engineer

Must be within 1hr driving distance or willing to relocate.

Required Education, Qualifications and Experience :

  • Six (6) or more years’ experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls is required, preferably in the healthcare industry. PCNSE certification preferred.
  • On hand technical knowledge or networking systems, protocols, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN technologies
  • Experienced with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
  • Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent demonstrated knowledge is preferred.
  • Two (2) or more years of team leadership preferred.
  • Proficiency in recording and interpreting TCP / IP packet captures is required.
  • Relevant Microsoft certifications
  • Skills in automation languages are a plus : python, java, perl, etc

Key responsibilities include :

  • Collaborating with the Project Management Office and application system owners to guide system designers on firewall requirements and document system communication flows affecting firewall configurations.
  • Advising business partners on B2B VPN requirements and documenting VPN configurations and communication flows.
  • Maintaining up-to-date system communication design documents for all systems traversing firewalls.
  • Assisting other teams in troubleshooting systems by analyzing firewall logs and interpreting TCP / IP packet captures.
  • Ensuring all firewall appliances are current with OS versions, anti-virus signatures, applications, threat databases, Wildfire, and associated licenses.
  • Staying informed about emerging firewall technologies, evaluating new features, and providing recommendations to IT management.
  • Performing firewall hardware break / fix replacements and upgrades as needed.
  • Monitoring Service Desk incident and request tickets, taking ownership of or delegating firewall issues to appropriate personnel.
  • Participating as an active member of the Technical Review Board and Change Advisory Board for system change management.
  • Initiating effective communication with all Information Technology areas to ensure information is disseminated effectively for planning, decision-making, and other management needs.
  • Maintaining clear communication and effective relations with all health system departments, users, and user groups.
  • Conduct research on firewall network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts
  • Establish connectivity and uptime service level agreements
  • Be knowledgeable about and supportive of Administrative Procedures and directives
  • Perform other duties as may be required of assigned by the Manager of Information Systems
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

    CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role.

    To Apply :

    To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Recruiter Anisha Muralidhar at anisha.muralidhar@ctg.com . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

    The expected base salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $126,000 per year. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

    Salary : $90,000 - $126,000

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