Systems Engineering Solutions Corporation

Information Technology and Services

SeniorFirewallAdministrator

United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Firewall Administrator at Systems Engineering Solutions Corporation. Skills: Firewall Administration, Network Security, Palo Alto. Provide IT Infrastructure support. Manage firewall infrastructure”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensuring optimal performance; Ensuring security; Ensuring availability; Efficient resource allocation; Minimal downtime; Minimizing overlap/conflicts; Threat identification and remediation; Centralized event monitoring; Alert correlation; Automating configuration or monitoring tasks; Determine process measures; Track process effectiveness and efficiency

Industry & Context.

Information Technology and Services
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting skills; Diagnosing and resolving complex firewall issues

Eligibility Requirements

Public trust security clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of applicable experience, Public trust security clearance, Firewall Administration, Network Security, Routing & Switching, Policy Management, Security Monitoring & Incident Response, SIEM Integration, Operating Systems, Change Management, Scripting & Automation, Documentation

Nice to Have

PaloAlto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification, Cloud Security, Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) Technologies, Zero Trust Architecture, Network Access Control (NAC), Load Balancing & Proxy Technologies, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), Cisco Certified Network Professional – Security (CCNP Security), Fortinet NSE 4–7, CompTIA Security+ / CySA+ / CASP+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent, Experience in Regulated Environments

What You'll Do.

Provide IT Infrastructure support

Manage firewall infrastructure

Deploy firewall devices

Configure firewall devices

Support firewall devices

Monitor firewall performance

Optimize firewall performance

Resolve firewall issues

Apply patches and updates

Maintain firewall documentation

Support network security needs

Integrate firewall solutions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with other IT teams; Support network security needs; Integrate firewall solutions with other systems; Provide guidance and mentorship to other IT staff; Comfortable working as part of a team; Prepared to challenge ideas constructively

Communication Scope

Communicate clearly and efficiently; Present ideas in a variety of ways; Active listening skills

Process & Methodology

Plan and prioritize work, Follow tasks to conclusion, Ensure tasks are done to standard, Maintain project interest, Drive things forward

Full Job Description

The contractor shall provide IT Infrastructure support services, which includes Tier 1 Help Desk, Tier 2 End User Support, Tier 3 Server, Platform, and Network Infrastructure Support and Engineering. Services shall include, but are not limited to, technical assistance for hardware, software, and network issues; incident and problem resolution; service request management; infrastructure monitoring and support; hardware and software lifecycle support; and management of escalation across all tiers. **Position Description:** Responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's (currently PaloAlto based) firewall infrastructure. This role involves overseeing the deployment, configuration, and support of PaloAlto firewall devices, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability. This position requires strong knowledge of PaloAlto firewall technologies, excellent troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with network security solutions. **Requirements** · Monitoring and optimizing the performance of the network, ensuring efficient resource allocation and minimal downtime. · Leading the installation, configuration, and maintenance of PaloAlto firewall devices as well as Cloud firewall configurations. · Monitoring and optimizing the performance of firewall systems, ensuring efficient resource allocation and minimal downtime. · Diagnosing and resolving complex firewall issues, including connectivity, performance, and security problems. · Ensuring the security of the network by applying patches, updates, and security configurations to PaloAlto devices. · Maintaining comprehensive documentation of firewall configurations, procedures, and policies. · Working closely with other IT teams to support network security needs and integrate firewall solutions with other systems. · Providing guidance and mentorship to junior network and firewall administrators and other IT staff. **Required Skills:** · Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering,

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