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Firewall Administrator

United States, Philadelphia · Job Posted December 11, 2025
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Job Description

This role will be responsible for designing and optimizing secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation, vendor-specific knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives.

Job Responsibility

  • Design and architect secure network infrastructures aligned with business and security requirements
  • Evaluate and implement firewall technologies, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure communication protocols
  • Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and threat modeling to inform architectural decisions
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of network and security solutions
  • Lead incident response architecture and contribute to post-incident reviews and improvements
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance on vendor-specific technologies and best practices
  • Document architecture designs, standards, and procedures for internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, subnetting)
  • Expertise in firewall technologies (stateful inspection, next-gen firewalls, Layer 7 filtering)
  • Proficiency in security protocols (IPSec, SSL/TLS)
  • Experience with network monitoring tools (Wireshark, network analyzers)
  • Hands-on knowledge of IDS/IPS systems
  • Proficiency with command line interfaces and scripting
  • Familiarity with log analysis and SIEM tools
  • Solid grasp of cybersecurity principles and frameworks
  • Understanding of threat intelligence, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies
  • Experience in risk assessment and vulnerability management
  • Knowledge of incident response procedures and lifecycle
  • Vendor-Specific Expertise: Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, VMware NSX-T, Zscaler

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