What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Firewall/ Network Engineer (HYBRID) (NO Corp to Corp and H1B) position at NetSource, Inc.?
Job Details
Please note that this is 6-month contract position.
Only local candidates in NC will be considered; others will be rejected.
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.
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
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
Applicants must provide their phone number. Reference job number A4576.
