NOC Firewall/ Network Engineer

Position Overview:
Net56 is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Firewall Engineer to join our team. The Firewall Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient network infrastructure for our clients. This is an on-premises role. The candidate must have reliable transportation and be able to work on customer sites as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain firewall systems and related network infrastructure, including routers, switches, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and proxies.
• Collaborate with the Information Security team to protect networks from unauthorized access, cyberattacks, and malicious traffic.
• Monitor and analyze firewall logs and network traffic to detect and resolve security issues and incidents.
• Conduct regular firewall audits and assessments to ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
• Update and document firewall policies, rules, and configurations; communicate changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to network administrators, security analysts, and IT teams regarding firewall-related matters.
• Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues for endpoint devices and client networks.
• Perform internet performance troubleshooting and optimization for endpoint devices.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies and upgrades to improve network security and performance.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for firewall support, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Respond to emergency situations and perform effective troubleshooting during production issues.
• Provide on-call support and work flexible hours as required to meet business needs.
• Assist in the maintenance of general network infrastructure (switches and routers) as needed.

Qualifications:

• Certifications (Minimum Requirements):
  • Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching.
  • Fortinet Certified Professional Network Security and Fortinet Certified Professional Security Operations (e.g., FCP - FortiGate Administrator, FCP - FortiAnalyzer Administrator, NSE 5/6 certifications).
• Experience:
  • At least 8 years of experience in routing and switching deployments.
  • Minimum of 5 years managing multiple firewalls in diverse environments (hardware and virtual platforms).
  • Hands-on experience with site-to-site and client-to-site VPN deployments.
  • Solid knowledge of Cisco and Fortinet firewalls, including Barracuda firewalls.
  • Experience with VMware vCenter/vSphere/HyperV platforms and Splunk.
  • Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of dynamic routing protocols.
• Skills:
  • Proficient in network troubleshooting, fault isolation, and performance optimization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with clients and team members.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing environments.
  • Strong customer service mindset with a results-oriented approach.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Comfort working in Linux/Unix environments.

Additional Requirements:

• Reliable personal transportation and ability to travel to customer sites as needed.
• Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

Why Net56?
Net56 offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and professional growth. Join our team and contribute to delivering exceptional IT solutions to our clients while advancing your expertise in cutting-edge technologies.

Location: On-premises, Deer Park, IL.

Schedule: M-F Full-time, with on-call responsibilities which may include weekends