Firewall Network Engineer - Genesis10
Warren, NJ 07059
About the Job
Genesis10 is seeking a Firewall and Network Security Engineer for a contract position with a reinsurance firm located in Warren, NJ. This will be a hybrid position.
Summary:
Apply a comprehensive understanding of firewall technologies and concepts with a focus on CheckPoint and Palo Alto. This includes a basic understanding of routing, switching, firewalls, and network monitoring and management. Experience with upgrading, patching and maintaining Checkpoint and Palo Alto network infrastructure. Also requires a basic understanding of Cloud based firewall technologies. Ability to effectively collaborate with team members on larger projects and broader issues.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!
Genesis10
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year—in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
• Remote opportunities available
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Summary:
Apply a comprehensive understanding of firewall technologies and concepts with a focus on CheckPoint and Palo Alto. This includes a basic understanding of routing, switching, firewalls, and network monitoring and management. Experience with upgrading, patching and maintaining Checkpoint and Palo Alto network infrastructure. Also requires a basic understanding of Cloud based firewall technologies. Ability to effectively collaborate with team members on larger projects and broader issues.
Responsibilities:
- Upgrading, patching, and maintaining global production firewalls from Check Point R81+ (3200, 3600, 5600, 6800, Maestro) and Palo Alto (v9.1.3+)
- Monitoring and maintaining Zscaler Cloud firewall policies
- Rapid response to active threats being reported including IP blocking and IPS maintenance
- Supporting new firewall deployments and upgrades to existing infrastructure
- Daily activities would include:
- Track, update, document and resolve all assigned incidents and change tickets via ServiceNow ensuring solutions and support meet proper SLA
- Coordinates with other departments in order to understand and meet their requirements
- Troubleshoot network problems, schedule upgrades, network hardware refresh projects, and perform network analysis and optimization
- Provide escalation support of network infrastructure issues reported to the network group and follow up as necessary
- Manage day-to-day calls and tickets for various engineering and troubleshooting tasks
- Detect and remediate security vulnerabilities within the firewall infrastructure
- Manage production changes and tickets for our data centers
- Perform special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required
- Manage co-location and disaster recovery facilities
- Take over daily maintenance activities related to the global firewall infrastructure including:
- Log maintenance
- Reporting
- Auditing
- Create/modify firewall rules based on user requirements
- Manage day-to-day calls and tickets for various engineering and troubleshooting tasks
Qualifications:
- 4 years of experience working with CheckPoint and Palo Alto firewalls
- 2 years of experience with cloud-based firewalls (Preferably Zscaler)
- Comprehensive knowledge of Check Point and Palo Alto technologies and protocols including: Site-to-site VPN, IPS, Content/URL filtering, and Application Control
- Experience upgrading, patching, and maintaining Check Point and Palo Alto firewalls
- Experience working with the following network management platforms: SolarWinds Orion, NCM, NPM, and IPAM
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy required
- Proficient verbal and written skills required to effectively communicate in the English language required
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!
Genesis10
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year—in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
• Remote opportunities available
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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