Firewall Security Specialist

2 weeks ago


Kansas City, Missouri, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Firewall Analyst to join our team at Burns & McDonnell. As a key member of our security team, you will play a critical role in maintaining the stability, security, and efficiency of our physical and cloud firewall infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
  • Configure, monitor, and maintain native cloud and Palo Alto firewalls to ensure network security and compliance with company policies.
  • Implement and maintain firewall policies, rules, and security controls to protect against potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and address security risks.
  • Develop and implement security measures for cloud-based environments, focusing on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Develop comprehensive firewall architecture and network security strategies based on business needs and industry best practices.
  • Configure and manage security groups, ACLs, and other cloud security features to ensure a robust and secure cloud infrastructure.
  • Work closely with cloud architects, Information Security, and other stakeholders to integrate Palo Alto firewall solutions seamlessly into the physical and cloud environments.
  • Implement monitoring solutions to proactively detect and respond to security incidents.
  • Perform detailed, post-event analysis of technical issues.
  • Collaborate with the incident response team to investigate and resolve security events and breaches.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats and industry best practices to enhance the security posture.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to firewall configurations, policies, and cloud security architecture.
  • Generate regular reports on firewall performance, security incidents, and compliance with security policies.
  • Assist the Network Operations team in the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the LAN, WAN, and wireless network environments.
  • Identify and analyze new technologies and alternative systems to enhance security, reliability, and customer experience.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field and 8 years of experience. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
  • Experience with cloud-based network infrastructure, such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and OCI.
  • Significant experience designing and implementing physical and cloud firewalls.
  • Experience with network security practices, including firewalls, VPNs, and encryption.
  • Technical expertise in computer networks, firewalls, and tools used in network environments.
  • Strong ability to influence or lead enterprise integration and project execution.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to be on-call after-hours on a rotating basis.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Relevant certifications such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) or equivalent.
  • Experience utilizing infrastructure as code such as Terraform to manage cloud-based deployments.
  • Experience with cloud-based network infrastructure, such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and OCI.
  • In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, etc.).
  • Experience managing LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
  • Experience with Cisco and Meraki network hardware.
  • Experience with infrastructure as code, Terraform preferred.
  • Experience with network automation tools.


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