Firewall Analyst/Network Analyst
Job Description
This position will be part of a Network Security Management team supporting Business and Technology initiatives. The primary responsibilities will be to analyze/validate requests and configurations and to configure the supported platforms to meet the goals. This will include access control list review/planning, route and NAT features along with providing any needed analysis support with any access issues. This individual will assist with reviewing existing tools, applications and processes to help strengthen and optimize current capabilities, as well as identify any gaps or technical solutions to further enhance the team's effectiveness. Additionally, the successful candidate will support leadership, business and technology teams with technical recommendations, documentation and reporting. Extensive knowledge of firewalls, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, DNS and troubleshooting techniques is required.
• Experience (+2 years) and knowledge and understanding of LAN and WAN expertise working with Cisco Firewalls, Routers and Switches
• Knowledge with WAN technologies and protocols, including best practices designs and troubleshooting.
• Routing protocol experience (Static, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP) redistribution and summarization.
• A clear understanding of routing protocol metrics to aid in desired traffic flow.
• Experience working with highly available and redundant networks.
• Knowledge of Spanning Tree and Switching Technologies.
• Clear understanding of Client / Server applications.
• Good knowledge and use of protocol analyzers (sniffers, etc.)
• Proven problem solver with ability to provide in-depth analysis of complex problems, manage risk and make quick decisions.
• Excellent presentation/verbal communication skills and the ability to train and mentor other team members.
• Experience in relationship management and collaboration skills with external vendor partners, technology colleagues and business partners.
• Cisco Certification preferred.
If interested please contact:
Jeff Demaala
973-606-3249