Firewall/Network Support Needed for James City County, VA

Management Applications, Inc.; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of Managed IT Services in Virginia is seeking a Firewall/Network Support specialist. The successful candidate will manage firewall configurations, monitor network security, and ensure up-to-date systems, contributing to the security of James City County's network infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Required certifications include CCNA, CCNP, and CompTIA Network/Security+.
• Experience with firewall logs monitoring and maintenance.
• Ability to configure firewalls for minimal access and establish secure connections.

Responsibilities

• Supervise firewall configuration and recommendations for network security.
• Monitor firewall logs for cyber threats around the clock.
• Maintain firewall operating systems, installing updates as necessary.

Skills

Firewall configuration

VPN establishment

Cyber attack response

Education

4-year degree

2-year degree with exceptional experience

Job description

Firewall/Network Support Needed for James City County, VA

Management Applications, Inc., a leading provider of Managed IT Services and Network Management, Design and Implementation is seeking Firewall/Network Support for James City County, VA.

Job Responsibilities and Experience:

Supervision, equipment, tools, parts, and materials as necessary to provide support for two Internet connections with a third coming onboard in a few months.

A. Configure the firewalls to provide the minimal access required into the County’s network as specified by County personnel as well as make recommendations for best practices. Configure and establish VPNs with external connections as needed and working with external third party personnel. Establishencryption between connections as needed. Be available during normal business hours to make rule changes at the request of County personnel.

B. Remotely monitor firewall logs for the purpose of reacting to cyber attacks so as to prevent or block such attacks and notify James City County personnel of any attacks as soon as possible. Monitoring of alarms shall be for 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

C. Maintain the firewall OS up to date by installing patches or new releases after normal business hours.

Certifications:

CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network/Security+, Additional networking and security certifications.

Required Education:

4-year degree preferred. MAI will consider 2-year degrees with exceptional experience.

Job Application Instructions:

To be considered for these positions please submit a clear and concise resume (2 pg max.) as well as your minimum salary requirements. We will NOT consider your application without the REQUIRED minimum salary requirements. Please also list all IT certifications and Education within your resume.