Sr Network Security/Firewall Engineer

Sr. Network Security/Firewall Engineer

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Sr Network Security/Firewall Engineer for a contract opportunity. This resource can be based in either Durham, NC or Dallas, TX.

Sr. Network Security/Firewall Engineer Job Details

The Security Engineer will be the primary individual responsible for working on client networks in a consulting role, providing security architecture design, leading implementations of security solutions, and providing remote and onsite operational support for customers. The Security Engineer also plays a key role in the daily processing of Work Orders, Change Requests, and Incident Handling for operational systems.

Duties Include:

-Provide security architecture design and consulting for pre and post sales support of customer environments.

-Lead implementation projects to ensure successful delivery of security services.

-Conduct on-site technical implementations or attend on-site customer meetings, as required.

-Provide Level 2 - 3 support to existing customers.

-Research, design, and oversee implementation of information technology, systems, and policies for information security in support of business needs.

-Perform resolutions to security related Work Orders, Change Requests and Incidents

-Provide 7x24 response to P-1 and P-2 level incidents

Sr. Network Security/Firewall Engineer Mandatory Skills

• 8+ years’ experience with IT security, networking and enterprise technologies

• Extensive hands-on experience designing, implementing and troubleshooting the following technologies: Check Point, BlueCoat, Proxy, Cisco, VPN, VMware and Microsoft enterprise applications

• 2-3 years experience in a customer facing consultancy role

• Experience working in an ITIL-modeled IT environment

Sr Network Security/Firewall Engineer Education and Certifications

• Check Point CCSE certification (preferred)

• CISSP certification (preferred)

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution (required)

• Cisco Security Certification or equivalent experience (required)

• CISA or GIAC Certification (preferred)

Sr. Network Security/Firewall Engineer Start Date

ASAP

Sr. Network Security/Firewall Engineer Assignment Length

6 months with potential to extend or possibly convert to permanent

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only.