Skills

Network Security Firewalls Technical Writing Azure

Job Specifications

Job title: - Firewall Analyst

Location: - Lutz, FL 33549 | HYBRID JOB (4 days onsite & 1 remote per week)

Duration: - 12 Months (Possible for extension)

PAYRATE: $55-62 PER HOUR ON W2

This position is open only to candidates who are located near the client site or commute distance.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship.

Shift hours: Hours 09 AM - 05 PM EST

Job Description:-

A Firewall Operations Analyst will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of client network firewalls.
This will include working tickets for firewall change requests, working with projects to advise from a network security perspective, and troubleshooting network issues that from a firewall perspective.
Additional responsibilities include the patching and maintenance of Checkpoint firewalls.
Strong knowledge of Checkpoint firewalls, VPN configuration/troubleshooting, and network security best practices is a requirement.
Experience with regulatory compliance environments is preferred

Primary Responsibilities:

Network/firewall troubleshooting, including troubleshooting issues with Checkpoint firewalls and Cisco Routers/Switches.
Planning, engineering, and implementing of firewall changes.
Collaborating with Enterprise Architects and business partners for network security/firewall changes.
Regular attendance of project meetings as a representative of the Firewall Operations team.
Maintenance and support of network firewalls. Tasks including regular patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting of firewall hardware.
Adherence to changing management process
Technical writing to include documentation of firewall changes and documenting standards.
Regular on-call rotation for firewall related issues.

Requirements:

Recent experience with Checkpoint firewalls (R81.x or higher)
Experience with routing and switching (Cisco)
Experience with VPN setup, implementation, and troubleshooting. (Experience with Azure and Amazon VPNs with Checkpoint preferred)
Experience with regulatory compliance environments (NERC preferred)

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About the Company

Integrated Resources Inc. (IRI) is a professional staffing firm specializing in contract, consulting & full time positions in the area of Information Technology, Life Science and Allied Healthcare. Since its inception in 1996, IRI has continued to grow in size, opportunities, service and quality. Our expert team of highly trained counselors work hand in hand with every candidate and client forming a partnership of understanding and commitment. Know more