What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network FIrewall Administrator position at ComTec Information Systems (IT)?
Network Firewall Administrative
12 Months
Richmond VA 23219
Hybrid - 1 week in-office/1 week work-from-home rotation
The client is seeking an experienced Network Firewall Administrator for implementation, maintenance, and operational support of a large enterprise network.
Analyze and resolve technical issues in production environments.
Perform maintenance, upgrades, and changes on production firewalls.
Troubleshoot and remediate issues related to network infrastructure and systems.
Perform project-related tasks in a timely manner with high level of quality.
Follow documented processes, procedures, and policies.
Create and modify process documentation for team's processes and procedures, as necessary.
Collaborate daily with multiple end users, teammates, and leadership.
Participate in after-hours on-call rotation with other team members.
Other firewall-related duties as assigned/needed.
Advanced troubleshooting skills, including log and packet capture analysis.
Experience managing firewalls across a large enterprise, including remote deployments.
Demonstrated ability to complete a wide range of strategic infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with groups inside and outside the company.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven consistency, commitment, and excellence in customer service abilities.
Motivation and ability to self-manage in a fast-paced environment.
Strict adherence to change management policy and procedure.
Understanding of current cyber security best practices.
What are the top (at least 3 if possible) "must have" skill sets (technical/functional) which are required?
12 Months
Richmond VA 23219
Hybrid - 1 week in-office/1 week work-from-home rotation
The client is seeking an experienced Network Firewall Administrator for implementation, maintenance, and operational support of a large enterprise network.
Analyze and resolve technical issues in production environments.
Perform maintenance, upgrades, and changes on production firewalls.
Troubleshoot and remediate issues related to network infrastructure and systems.
Perform project-related tasks in a timely manner with high level of quality.
Follow documented processes, procedures, and policies.
Create and modify process documentation for team's processes and procedures, as necessary.
Collaborate daily with multiple end users, teammates, and leadership.
Participate in after-hours on-call rotation with other team members.
Other firewall-related duties as assigned/needed.
Advanced troubleshooting skills, including log and packet capture analysis.
Experience managing firewalls across a large enterprise, including remote deployments.
Demonstrated ability to complete a wide range of strategic infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with groups inside and outside the company.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven consistency, commitment, and excellence in customer service abilities.
Motivation and ability to self-manage in a fast-paced environment.
Strict adherence to change management policy and procedure.
Understanding of current cyber security best practices.
What are the top (at least 3 if possible) "must have" skill sets (technical/functional) which are required?
- 5 years Firewall Management Experience
- Good understanding of complex Palo Alto firewall deployments (VSYSes, Multi-VR, VM deployments)
- Experience scripting changes in firewall and/or networking equipment
- Automation knowledge/experience
- Compliance knowledge/experience
- Agile methodology knowledge/experience
- Good communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Independence
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent job experience
- Resources with work in backgrounds associated with compliance (e.g., utilities, healthcare, government) would be ideal, but not required
