Network Engineer (onsite)

Vitaver & Associates • Tallahassee, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our client is filling this contract position exclusively through approved staffing partners, so this opportunity is not available by applying directly with the client. If you're interested, we'd be happy to represent you throughout the hiring process. This is a temporary project position estimated to last 12+ months with possible extensions. The role requires the candidate to work 100% of the time at the Client's site in Tallahassee, FL. Flexibility to work hours between 7:00 AM & 7:00 PM Monday through Friday is required. Only candidates able to relocate as required should apply.

Requirements

• Availability to work 100% of the time at the Client's site in Tallahassee, FL.
• Experience with Combined IT and security work with systems analysis, applications development, database design and administration (5-10 years).
• Experience with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards (3-5 years).
• Experience with Information security tools based on NIST standards (3+ years).
• Experience coaching junior staff.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience with Checkpoint firewalls.
• Experience with Global Protect VPNs.
• Experience with Next Generation Firewall (NGFW).
• Experience with Firewall deployments, rule migrations, and firewall administration.
• Experience with Cloud network infrastructure and security policies.
• Experience with Log collectors and network monitoring.
• Experience with Schematic diagramming tools for infrastructure layout mapping.
• Experience with LAN/WAN, routing and switching.
• Experience with Network segmentation.
• Experience with Identity and access management.
• Experience with Incident response and vulnerability management.
• Experience with Disaster recovery.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems or other related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NGFW Palo Alto security products.
• Experience with Checkpoint security products.
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).

Responsibilities

• Perform security administration to configure and document firewall infrastructure access rules and work with peripheral network components using Palo Alto, Checkpoint and Global Protect VPNs.
• Execute firewall deployments, rule migrations, firewall administration, and convert existing rule-based policies onto new platforms.
• Work with critical core network infrastructure devices including Next Gen Firewall, VPNs, log collectors, and monitors.
• Configure firewall, security policies, and monitor network traffic within cloud network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain documentation following NIST guidelines.
• Design and maintain secure network architectures, segmentation strategies, access controls, firewalls, VPNs, and encryption technologies.
• Perform security risk assessments and develop risk-based response strategies for enterprise network and infrastructure environments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level