Firewall Administrator - Network Protocols

Firewall Administrator Position Overview : The Firewall Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining the organization's firewall infrastructure.

This role involves ensuring the security of the network perimeter, monitoring network traffic, troubleshooting firewall-related issues, and implementing firewall policies in alignment with the organization's security requirements.

Key Responsibilities : 1.

Design, deploy, and configure firewall solutions to protect the organization's network infrastructure.

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Develop and maintain firewall policies, rules, and access controls based on security best practices and regulatory requirements.

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Monitor network traffic for security breaches, unauthorized access attempts, and other suspicious activities.

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Perform regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of firewall configurations to identify and address security gaps.

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Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate firewall solutions with existing network infrastructure and security systems.

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Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to resolve firewall-related issues and incidents.

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Stay up-to-date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to proactively enhance the organization's firewall defenses.

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Conduct periodic firewall performance tuning and optimization to ensure optimal network performance and security posture.

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Document firewall configurations, policies, procedures, and incident response plans.

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Participate in the development and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans as they relate to firewall infrastructure.

Qualifications : 1.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent work experience.

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Proven experience working as a firewall administrator or network security engineer.

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In-depth knowledge of firewall technologies, including but not limited to, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, Fortinet, and Juniper.

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Strong understanding of network protocols, TCP/IP, routing, and switching.

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Hands-on experience with firewall administration, configuration management, and troubleshooting.

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Familiarity with security compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, etc.

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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure.

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Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Firewall Administrator (CFA), or equivalent, are a plus.

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