Title : Senior Firewall Engineer
Permanent position
Location : Richmond, VA 23294 (Onsite)
Summary of Primary Function / General Purpose of Position (2-3 sentences) :
- The Level 3 Network Firewall Engineer leads complex firewall projects, enforces policies, optimizes performance, manages incidents, stays current with industry trends, and mentors junior engineers.
Job Responsibilities :
This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or working conditions associated with the job. Team members may be required to perform other duties assigned.
Lead the design and implementation of complex firewall projects.Develop and enforce firewall policies and procedures.Conduct firewall performance analysis and optimization.Manage firewall-related incidents and provide advanced troubleshooting.Stay updated with the latest firewall technologies and industry trendTrain and mentor junior firewall engineers.Document firewall configurations and changes.Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Employment Qualifications :
Required Education : Bachelor’s degreePreferred Education : Master’s degreeLicense :
Licensure / Certification Required : Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) or Practitioner (PCCSP) CompTIA Security+ or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Licensure / Certification Preferred : Palo Alto Network Certified Network Professional or Cisco Certified Network Professional - CCNPMinimum Qualifications :
Years and Type of Required Experience : 6+ years of experience in network security and firewall management (Palo Alto preferred)Advanced understanding of network security principles and firewall technologies. (TCP / IP, LAN / WAN, ping, tracert, ipconfig / ifconfig). (TCP / IP, LAN / WAN, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, RDP, VNC, ping, tracert, ipconfig / ifconfig, VLAN, VPN, Packet Tracer, Wireshark).Understanding of Python / Ansible for building and maintaining scriptsUnderstanding of Policy management and compliance toolsAdvanced knowledge of network security principles and firewall technologies.Experience with network architecture and design.Ability to lead and manage network security projects.Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsOther Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :
Cultural Responsiveness