Palo Alto Firewall / Network Administrator
Apex Systems has an immediate need for a Palo Alto Firewall / Network Administrator in FT Meade, MD. This will be an "est. 6+ Month Contract to Possible Permanent Hire or Contract Extension", supporting one of our largest DoD / Government Clients on the East Coast & Nationwide! Please see below for all position details.
Job Title : Palo Alto Firewall / Network Administrator
Location : FT Meade, MD
Contract Layout : est. 6+ Month Contract to Possible Permanent Hire or Contract Extension
Contract Pay Rate : $62.00 - $70.00 / Hourly
Starting Salary at Permanent Conversion : $128,000 & Full Benefits
Requirements
- Top Secret Clearance (Eligibility)
- Sec+CE
- 1+ Years of Palo Alto Firewall / Products Experience
- Linux CLI Experience
Job Description
Works independently to perform configuration of assets to include Cisco switches, load balancers, routers, and Palo Alto FirewallsPerform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, updates and implement security measures on Cisco Juniper, Dell network assets.Create and maintain system documentation, configuration management, and change management efforts accurately and timelyComplete checklists and manage devices to mitigate cyber security controls and measures as required.Assist in the implementation of global projects for Network architecture upgrades by providing technical insight, projected necessary actions, timelines, and resource availabilityImplement recurring security requirements on network devicesCommunicate with external partners to coordinate troubleshooting efforts where required.Utilize moderate System Administration skills in both Linux and Windows environments to navigate current systems while managing network assets.