Senior Firewall Administrator

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Senior Firewall Administrator (Hybrid).

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and maintain enterprise-class firewalls and manage firewall rules, NAT, VPN tunnels, and access control lists
• Monitor firewall logs and ensure compliance with security baselines and federal directives
• Provide Tier III support for escalated incidents and maintain documentation for firewall operations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 7-10 years of network and firewall administration experience, with 5+ years in a senior role
• Advanced knowledge of firewall platforms such as Cisco ASA/Firepower and Palo Alto NGFW
• Strong background in VPNs, IPS/IDS, and rule-base optimization
• Preferred certifications include PCNSE, CCNP Security, and CompTIA Security+ or CISSP