Job Description

Job Summary

Maconit is seeking an experienced Firewall administrator for operational implementation, maintenance and configuration of firewalls in Richmond, VA

Job Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and changes in firewalls as required.
• Implementation of new firewalls as required.
• Assists with troubleshooting network connectivity as it relates to firewalls.
• Utilizes change management, request, and ticketing systems, documents status updates and problem resolutions.
• Complete All assignments in a timely manner with an acceptable level of quality
• Maintains documentation related to work area
• Completes network change requests.
• Follows documented processes, procedures and policies.
• Performs customer service duties and responds to customer and project requests as defined by management.
• Other related duties assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 2 years recent operational experience administering both next generation and traditional firewalls as their primary role
• Must have networking/firewall background.
• Must have networking TCP/IP routing experience
• Must be highly motivated and able to work effectively under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Must be team-oriented, placing priority on quality and the successful completion of team goals
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Security related industry certifications a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or Computer Sciences is a plus but not required.
• UNIX System Admin or Windows Server experience is a plus but not required
• Must be able to rack firewall hardware – lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work on firewalls bound by NRC regulations.