Senior Information Security Firewall Specialist
ADTM Adenza Technology de Mexico S de RL de CV•Denver, CO
•Hybrid
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist to join our dynamic team, reporting directly to the Director of Information Security. In this critical role, you will be responsible for daily firewall operations and managing complex firewall-related incidents that impact our global operations. This position is perfect for a collaborative professional who thrives on challenging work, enjoys partnering across teams and time zones, and gains energy from tackling impactful challenges on a global scale.
Requirements
- Expertise with firewall hardware products: Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint
- Knowledge/understanding of networking
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline (or equivalent work experience)
- Minimum 8 years of relevant information security experience
- Strong understanding of OSI layers and network security technologies
- Proficiency with Firewall Management products: Panorama, FortiManager, Checkpoint Management Server
- Solid understanding of VPN concepts (Site-to-Site IPSec VPN, SSL Remote VPN)
- Basic knowledge of IDS/IPS technologies
- Understanding of attack methodologies including scans, man-in-the-middle, sniffing, DoS attacks, and malicious activities (worms, Trojans, viruses)
- Experience with IT Operations tools such as ITSM and Jira
- Strong understanding of ITIL processes
- Knowledge of Change Management, Incident Management, and Problem Management processes
Nice To Haves
- Experience with log analysis tools such as Splunk
- Familiarity with firewall OS upgrade processes for different vendors (standalone and High Availability configurations)
- Experience with firewall analyzer tools (Skybox, AlgoSec, etc.) for security policy and configuration analysis
- Network monitoring tool experience (e.g., NNMi)
- Ability to learn new technologies, including Cloud technologies and Terraform deployments
Responsibilities
- Plan, document, and implement firewall opening requests
- Communicate effectively with both internal and external clients regarding firewall-related matters
- Troubleshoot and resolve sophisticated firewall-related incidents
- Perform firewall upgrades including comprehensive pre- and post-implementation checks
- Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams on firewall requests, incidents, and upgrades
- Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings and represent firewall changes
- Analyze security alerts and submit incident tickets as needed
- Follow established processes to complete firewall requests within defined SLAs
- Support 24/7 on-call rotation as required
- Utilize knowledge base for threat identification and provide mitigation plans
Benefits
- 401(k) program with 6% employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount
- Student loan repayment program up to $10k
- Company paid life and disability plans
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Health spending account with employer contribution
- Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
- Gym membership discounts
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility benefits
- Paid bereavement leave
- Company gift matching program
- Employee resource groups
- Paid volunteer days
- Education Assistance Program
- Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
