Hybrid Junior Firewall Engineer

at True Zero Technologies, LLC

• Job title: Junior Firewall Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security, DNS, Firewalls, Python, ServiceNow, Splunk, TCP/IP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Topeka, United States

About the role

• Firewall Engineer maintaining security policies and network activity at True Zero Technologies. Deploying and managing firewalls including Palo Alto, CISCO ASA, and Checkpoint.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security policies and rules adhering to best practices, organizational requirements, and risk management frameworks.
• Managing/Document/Monitoring of network activity
• Work closely with peers and other IT professionals to ensure a cohesive security posture
• Focusing and adhering to the the policies and procedures that promote best practices and ensure a secure network
• Rule implementation
• Experience with ServiceNow
• Experience with Splunk
• Understanding of the effective implementation requirements along with careful planning that includes a comprehensive needs analysis, a detailed project plan, and a thorough understanding of the organization's security policies
• Ensure the policy aligns with relevant cybersecurity and privacy requirements.
• Maintain detailed records of firewall setups, changes, exceptions, and testing results.
• Flow Troubleshooting
• Conduct regular system upgrades, patches, enhancements, and performance monitoring to ensure the security and efficiency of firewall operations.
• Collaborate with the IT security team to devise and execute a comprehensive network security strategy.
• Document all configurations, modifications, and security policies related to the firewall infrastructure.
• Offer technical support and guidance to team members and other staff on network security concerns and firewall functionalities.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, technologies, and automation practices to continually enhance firewall security and operational efficiency.
• Deploy, configure, and manage firewalls including Palo Alto, CISCO ASA, and Checkpoint to safeguard critical infrastructure and data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in firewall administration, specifically with Palo Alto, CISCO ASA, and Checkpoint products.
• Thorough understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, DHCP, VPN) and firewall technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex security systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively in a team environment and with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in documenting processes and procedures clearly and accurately.
• Certification in Palo Alto (e.g., PCNSE), CISCO, Checkpoint, and/or CISSP is preferred.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (Python, Bash) for efficient firewall management, rule provisioning, and log analysis automation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, paid twice per month
• Best in class medical coverage
• 100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero
• Company wide new business incentive programs
• Contribution Incentives (i.e. white papers, blog posts, internal webinars, etc.)
• 3 weeks of PTO starting + 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• 401k Program with 100% company match on the first 4%
• Monthly reimbursement of Cell Phone and Home Internet costs
• Paternity/Maternity Leave
• Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen your technical skills