Firewall Engineer-FWENG (Information Technology)

Position Summary:  The Firewall Engineer will design, build, test, document, implement, and manage the security infrastructure of the company's information technology (IT) systems. 

Essential Functions:

• Install software and hardware components of firewalls; configure firewall polices, rule sets, whitelisting, and content filtering; manage day-to-day operations, and perform regular maintenance through upgrades and patches.
• Perform on-going optimization of the network security devices to ensure adequate capacity, availability, and scalability.
• Review customer requirements for security systems and collaborate with other IT engineers and developers to determine and implement appropriate technical resolution.
• Engage with customers and end-users, relaying pertinent information about the project and troubleshooting issues as discovered.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related area is preferred; or 5+ years of work experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in implementing firewalls, routers, switches with the ability and experience working with vendors and service providers.
• Proven experience with the OSI Model and how it is used for troubleshooting computer networks.
• Proven experience with firewall technologies: NGFW, VPN, IPSEC, IPS, Web filtering, NAT/PAT, SDWAN
• Layer 3 Protocols: BGP, OSPF
• Layer 2 Protocols: ARP, 802.3ad, 802.1Q, 802.1D, 802.1W, 802.1S, 802.3AF, 802.3AT, VLAN, JunOS, ZTP, SPAN, RSPAN
• Experience with FortiGate firewalls (FortiOS), FortiExtender, FortiAnalyser, FortiManager, and ForitiClient.
• Fortinet Certifications NSE 4+
• Azure WAF, Azure Firewall, NSG experience is recommended.
• Collaborative approach to problem solving and working with others.
• Must be willing to be part of a team that operates on an on-call basis.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
 

Competencies:

• Self-Motivated and Team-Oriented
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, manage and execute multiple tasks.
• Must be willing to be part of a team that operates on an on-call basis.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Personal Commitment and Accountability
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies

Pike is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled