Senior Firewall Network Engineer

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Senior Firewall Network Engineer

Direct Hire

Location: Hybrid – Initial onboarding and training onsite (~3 months), then hybrid/remote options available.

On-Call Schedule: Once every 12 weeks

Local Candidates Preferred

Requirements:

• 12 years of networking experience.
• Cisco certifications or other relevant networking certifications.
• Hands-on experience with networking systems, protocols, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN technologies.
• Experience in enterprise switched and routed environments.
• Strong knowledge of network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• 6 years of experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (healthcare industry experience preferred).
• PCNSE certification preferred.
• Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent knowledge required.
• 2 years of team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong ability to record and interpret TCP/IP packet captures.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications.
• Proficiency in automation languages (Python, Java, Perl, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and oversee firewall policies based on Information Security Team input.
• Act as a liaison between Information Security and Networking teams for seamless collaboration.
• Work with project managers and system owners to define firewall requirements and document system communication flows.
• Advise on B2B VPN requirements and document configurations.
• Maintain up-to-date system communication design documents for all firewall-traversing systems.
• Assist teams with troubleshooting by analyzing firewall logs and TCP/IP packet captures.
• Ensure firewall appliances remain updated with the latest OS versions, security patches, and licenses.
• Stay informed about emerging firewall technologies, evaluate new features, and provide recommendations.
• Perform firewall hardware maintenance, including break/fix replacements and upgrades.
• Monitor Service Desk tickets and manage firewall-related issues.
• Participate in the Technical Review Board and Change Advisory Board for system change management.
• Maintain clear communication across IT teams for effective decision-making.
• Research firewall network products, services, and standards to support procurement and development.

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