What are the responsibilities and job description for the NOC Firewall/ Network Engineer position at NET56?
Position Overview:
Net56 is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Firewall Engineer to join our team. The Firewall Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient network infrastructure for our clients. This is an on-premises role. The candidate must have reliable transportation and be able to work on customer sites as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, configure, and maintain firewall systems and related network infrastructure, including routers, switches, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and proxies.
- Collaborate with the Information Security team to protect networks from unauthorized access, cyberattacks, and malicious traffic.
- Monitor and analyze firewall logs and network traffic to detect and resolve security issues and incidents.
- Conduct regular firewall audits and assessments to ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
- Update and document firewall policies, rules, and configurations; communicate changes to relevant stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance to network administrators, security analysts, and IT teams regarding firewall-related matters.
- Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues for endpoint devices and client networks.
- Perform internet performance troubleshooting and optimization for endpoint devices.
- Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies and upgrades to improve network security and performance.
- Coordinate with vendors and service providers for firewall support, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
- Respond to emergency situations and perform effective troubleshooting during production issues.
- Provide on-call support and work flexible hours as required to meet business needs.
- Assist in the maintenance of general network infrastructure (switches and routers) as needed.
Qualifications:
- Certifications (Minimum Requirements):
- Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching.
- Fortinet Certified Professional Network Security and Fortinet Certified Professional Security Operations (e.g., FCP - FortiGate Administrator, FCP - FortiAnalyzer Administrator, NSE 5/6 certifications).
- Experience:
- At least 8 years of experience in routing and switching deployments.
- Minimum of 5 years managing multiple firewalls in diverse environments (hardware and virtual platforms).
- Hands-on experience with site-to-site and client-to-site VPN deployments.
- Solid knowledge of Cisco and Fortinet firewalls, including Barracuda firewalls.
- Experience with VMware vCenter/vSphere/HyperV platforms and Splunk.
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of dynamic routing protocols.
- Skills:
- Proficient in network troubleshooting, fault isolation, and performance optimization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with clients and team members.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing environments.
- Strong customer service mindset with a results-oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Comfort working in Linux/Unix environments.
Additional Requirements:
- Reliable personal transportation and ability to travel to customer sites as needed.
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
Why Net56?
Net56 offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and professional growth. Join our team and contribute to delivering exceptional IT solutions to our clients while advancing your expertise in cutting-edge technologies.
Location: On-premises, Deer Park, IL.
Schedule: M-F Full-time, with on-call responsibilities which may include weekends