Firewall Engineer - Junior - Mid Level

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True Zero Technologies, LLC

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Description

• Deploy, configure, and manage firewalls including Palo Alto, CISCO ASA, and Checkpoint to safeguard critical infrastructure and data. • Develop and maintain security policies and rules adhering to best practices, organizational requirements, and risk management frameworks. • Conduct regular system upgrades, patches, enhancements, and performance monitoring to ensure the security and efficiency of firewall operations. • Collaborate with the IT security team to devise and execute a comprehensive network security strategy. • Document all configurations, modifications, and security policies related to the firewall infrastructure. • Offer technical support and guidance to team members and other staff on network security concerns and firewall functionalities. • Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, technologies, and automation practices to continually enhance firewall security and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. • 3+ years of hands-on experience in firewall administration, specifically with Palo Alto, CISCO ASA, and Checkpoint products. • Thorough understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, DHCP, VPN) and firewall technologies. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex security systems. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively in a team environment and with cross-functional teams. • Proficient in documenting processes and procedures clearly and accurately. • Certification in Palo Alto (e.g., PCNSE), CISCO, Checkpoint, and/or CISSP (preferred). • Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (Python, Bash) for efficient firewall management, rule provisioning, and log analysis automation (preferred). • Experience in implementing and managing advanced firewall features such as intrusion prevention systems (IPS) and application layer filtering (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary, paid twice per month • Best in class medical coverage • 100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero • Company wide new business incentive programs • Contribution Incentives (i.e. white papers, blog posts, internal webinars, etc.) • 3 weeks of PTO starting + 11 Paid Holidays Annually • 401k Program with 100% company match on the first 4% • Monthly reimbursement of Cell Phone and Home Internet costs • Paternity/Maternity Leave • Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen your technical skills