Cynet Systems · 7 hours ago
Network Specialist – Firewall Administrator
Frankfort, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCynet Systems is looking for a Firewall Administrator to support enterprise network security operations. The role involves the administration, maintenance, and optimization of Palo Alto firewall environments managed through Panorama, requiring strong hands-on experience with firewall security and VPN technologies.
EmploymentRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Build and maintain Security and NAT policies
Manage high availability firewall active and standby configurations
Support HA firewall pairs with multiple virtual firewalls
Use CLI extensively for troubleshooting and performance data collection
Perform PAN-OS upgrades on HA firewalls and Panorama management consoles
Administer and troubleshoot GlobalProtect VPN environments
Administer and troubleshoot IPSEC VPN tunnels to WAN and third-party vendors
Support mixed-vendor network environments including Cisco and Cradlepoint devices
Configure and support BGP for VPN tunnel connectivity
Manage Palo Alto dedicated log collectors
Implement and manage firewall templates and template stacks in Panorama
Integrate User-ID with Active Directory and RADIUS
Implement multi-factor authentication using Azure
Manage SSL certificates and their lifecycle on Palo Alto firewalls
Configure and maintain External Dynamic Lists
Analyze firewall logs to inform and automate policy decisions
Use TAG objects effectively beyond rule documentation and identification
Work directly with Palo Alto Support to resolve platform-related issues
Qualification
Required
Minimum of three years of direct hands-on administration of Palo Alto firewalls, including 3K and 5K series, managed by Panorama
Strong hands-on experience with firewall security, VPN technologies, and high availability configurations
Build and maintain Security and NAT policies
Manage high availability firewall active and standby configurations
Support HA firewall pairs with multiple virtual firewalls
Use CLI extensively for troubleshooting and performance data collection
Perform PAN-OS upgrades on HA firewalls and Panorama management consoles
Administer and troubleshoot GlobalProtect VPN environments
Administer and troubleshoot IPSEC VPN tunnels to WAN and third-party vendors
Support mixed-vendor network environments including Cisco and Cradlepoint devices
Configure and support BGP for VPN tunnel connectivity
Manage Palo Alto dedicated log collectors
Implement and manage firewall templates and template stacks in Panorama
Integrate User-ID with Active Directory and RADIUS
Implement multi-factor authentication using Azure
Manage SSL certificates and their lifecycle on Palo Alto firewalls
Configure and maintain External Dynamic Lists
Analyze firewall logs to inform and automate policy decisions
Use TAG objects effectively beyond rule documentation and identification
Work directly with Palo Alto Support to resolve platform-related issues
Strong expertise in Palo Alto firewall and Panorama administration
Solid understanding of VPN technologies and secure network design
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a technical team environment
Preferred
Layer 2 and Layer 3 network experience is preferred
Company
Cynet Systems
Headquartered in Washington DC Metro Area, Cynet Systems is a top talent supplier for companies across North America.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ashwani (Ash) M.
Partner and Co-CEO
Nikhil "Nick" Budhiraja
Founder / Co-CEO
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