Cisco Network Security Consultant

SV Tech Systems; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Cisco Network Security Consultant for a 12-month contract in Fort Worth, Texas. The successful candidate will focus on maintaining network security, requiring CCNA Security and related certifications. Strong customer service skills and collaboration are vital for this role.

Benefits

On-call rotation

Potential for light travel

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in network security.
• CCNA Security, Cisco Firewall, or VPN Security certifications required.
• Hands-on skill assessment required for candidates.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain computer and network infrastructure.
• Provide operational support for Cisco security technologies.
• Troubleshoot firewall access issues and configure SSL VPN.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service experience

Team collaboration

Network Security technology

Firewall configuration

Education

Professional degree

Tools

Cisco Security Manager

Firemon

Enterprise Log Management Tool

Visio

Job description

SV Tech Systems prides itself in being the leading provider of recruitment and staffing services for a wide range of industries. We provide staffing services to firms throughout the United States and Canada. We attract the best pool of talent with the aim of nurturing sound work ethics and solid values amongst a highly motivated and diverse workforce.

Job Description

Title : Cisco Network Security Consultant

Duration : 12 Months Contract

Location : Ft. Worth, TX 76102

Require CCNA Security, Cisco Firewall Security Specialist, or Cisco VPN Security Specialist certifications. CCNP Security / CCSP Preferred.

Job Description:

Assists with the design, development and maintenance of the computer and network infrastructure. Typically has at least 3 years experience and professional degree. Expert in supporting Checkpoint/Solaris firewalls in a high-availability enterprise environment. Excellent customer service experience highly desired to fit culture. Strong Checkpoint, Solaris and Cisco network skills.

In-depth experience in Network Security technology architecture design, evaluation, deployment or support that addresses one or more of the following security areas:

• Vulnerability Assessment

Qualifications

Provide operational support and maintenance of Cisco Security Technologies. The successful candidate will have experience configuring, supporting, and maintaining with Cisco ASAs configured to provide Firewall services, VPN Services, and IPS services.

• Require excellent communication skills as this position will interface with both the customer and other IT and Non-IT organizations with the business.

• Customer first attitude.

• Ability to work in inter-departmental and intra-departmental collaborative team environments.

• Ability to deploy new Firewalls with and without the use of configuration templates.

• Ability to add, change and delet e firewall access lists .

• Understand the order of NAT operations and be able to implement the various type of NAT (PAT, Static NAT, NAT exemption, etc.).

• Troubleshoot Firewall access issues though the use of Enterprise Log Management Tool.

• Perform Intrusion Prevention System signature updates and signature filtering

• Configure SSL VPN groups and authentication methods.

• Candidate should have a firm understanding of the Multiple Context technology and its limitations; Hands-on experience preferred.

• Experience with Cisco Security Manager is desired.

• Experience with Firemon is desired.

• Generation of technology documentation and diagramming with tools such as Visio.

• Additional security-related tasks as required.

• Work hours are approx. 8:30AM – 5:30PM CST.

• Work to be onsite in downtown Fort Worth. Working remote or from home is not available.

• Part of on-call rotation approximately 1 Week Every Month; light duty.

• No travel is anticipated but should be available for light travel if required (10% or less).

• Availability to perform after hours and weekend work as required.

• Position Length: 6 – 12 Months minimum. Position is not currently expected to be converted to Full Time.

Require CCNA Security, Cisco Firewall Security Specialist, or Cisco VPN Security Specialist certifications. CCNP Security / CCSP Preferred.

• Candidate will be required to take a hands-on skill assessment.

• Start date will be 2 weeks after successful candidate accepts contract position.

Additional Information

Regards,

Praveen,

Technical Recruiter,

Office: (408)-496-3744

www.linkedin.com/in/praveenusitrecruiter/