Job Specifications
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Firewall Analyst to support the design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of enterprise firewall and network security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational systems by managing firewall configurations, security policies, and threat mitigation efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise firewall platforms (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, Check Point).
Implement and manage firewall policies, NAT rules, VPN configurations, and access control lists (ACLs).
Monitor firewall logs and security events; investigate and respond to incidents.
Conduct rule reviews, optimization, and cleanup activities to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Support change management processes for firewall rule modifications.
Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams to implement secure network architectures.
Perform firewall audits and vulnerability remediation activities.
Assist with disaster recovery planning and firewall high-availability configurations.
Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and network diagrams.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS benchmarks).
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3–5+ years of experience managing enterprise firewall environments.
Hands-on experience with one or more firewall technologies (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Check Point, etc.).
Strong understanding of:
TCP/IP, routing and switching concepts
VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL)
IDS/IPS concepts
Network segmentation and zero-trust principles
Experience reviewing and analyzing firewall logs.
Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar).
Knowledge of change management and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow).
Preferred Qualifications
Industry certifications such as:
CCNA/CCNP Security
PCNSE (Palo Alto)
Fortinet NSE
CISSP
Security+
Experience in cloud firewall technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP).
About the Company
Tech Army, LLC is an 8(a) and DBE certified industry leader with over 30 years of success in providing IT consulting and end-to-end IT staff augmentation services. We are a USA-based, fully domestic operation firm. An army of experts in consulting and staff augmentation services.
Our knowledge is extensive and spans various industries from Information Technology, Insurance, Healthcare, Finance, Education, Energy, Engineering and Defense & Aerospace, to name a few.
Our Command and Control Center is located in Hollywood, Fl...
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