Firewall Administrator I

Why work for Visions?

Flexibility, security, growth, competitive wages, and benefits ranging from medical to retirement - we've got it all. We offer 40-hour (full-time), 30-hour (part-time plus), and part-time positions, along with opportunities for advancement, development, and tuition reimbursement. We're a company that's growing more and more every day - and you can, too.

About Us

We're a community-minded organization with more than 50 years of experience. We serve members across three states, and our culture is one built on giving back. We're more than just money - we're people helping people.

If you want to be part of something greater, something different, and something growing - then come work at Visions.

We're more than banking. You can be, too. #ClaimYourSeat

**This is not a remote opportunity**

Position Purpose/Summary: As a Firewall Administrator I, you will perform the day-to-day system administration of our security hardware and software, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems.You will assist with the creation and management of firewall rules and policies while adhering to change management procedures. You will support both site-to-site and remote access VPNs.

Education & Experience:

• An associate degree required with 1-3 years of experience. Bachelor's degree preferred. 3- 5 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Specialized knowledge Information Technology expected.
• General knowledge of network administration, computer networking concepts and protocols, best practices, cybersecurity principles, threats and vulnerabilities, and specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
• Troubleshooting skills expected.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Proficient with standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, PCs, etc.

• Visions remains committed to the aspects of diversity and inclusion and will consider alternative education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Network security certifications, as administered by Cisco or Palo Alto.

• Experience managing NGFWs, including ACLs, security policies, web filtering and threat prevention.

• VPN security, IDS/IPS tools and applications, DLP security solutions, risk management processes, laws, regulations, and policies related to cybersecurity.

Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities

• Maintain rules and policies.
• Install software upgrades and security patches.
• Perform installations, configurations, maintenance, backups, and restorations.
• Monitor connections and perform troubleshooting.
• Proactively monitor firewall connections and device health.
• Respond to outages and address vulnerabilities.
• Create and maintain network diagrams.
• Create and maintain internal documentation / knowledgebase.
• Provides departmental back-up coverage as needed.
• Respond effectively to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, trends, strategies, and other processes.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Perform other duties needed to help fulfil our mission, drive our strategy, and support our organization's values.

Compensation Range: $23/hr. - $30/hr. *Hiring rates may be dependent on a number of factors, including years of directly related work experience, education, geographic location or special skills*

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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