IT Engineer - Network Administrator

System One, Inc.; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Job summary

System One is seeking an IT Engineer - Network Administrator for a remote, offsite contract role. The candidate will secure and optimize the organization’s network infrastructure, configure Palo Alto firewalls, and create AppIDs to enforce policies.

Experience with Check Point in IaaS and Python automation is highly valued. Responsibilities include enabling reliable network performance, upgrading devices, and converting rules between layers using UserID and AppID.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing Palo Alto firewalls.
• Knowledge of converting rules from layer 4 to layer 7 using UserID and AppID.
• Experience creating custom AppIDs.
• Proven experience managing Palo Alto infrastructure including upgrades and configuration.
• Preferred: Experience managing Check Point firewalls in an IaaS environment.
• Preferred: Deployment experience with Palo Alto firewalls in an IaaS environment.
• Ability to leverage Python scripts for automation.
• Understanding of networking protocols, devices, firewalls, routers, VPNs, and network monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain organization's network infrastructure ensuring security, performance, and reliability.
• Configure, upgrade, patch, and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls.
• Convert layer 4 rules to layer 7 using userID and appID.
• Create custom AppID’s for network security policies.
• Manage Check Point firewalls in an IaaS environment (preferred).
• Deploy Palo Alto firewalls in an IaaS environment (preferred).
• Leverage Python scripts to automate network tasks (preferred).
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues as needed.

Skills

Palo Alto firewalls

Layer 4–7 rules

UserID & AppID

Custom AppID

Check Point firewalls

IaaS deployment

Python scripting

Networking basics

Job description

Job Title: IT Engineer - Network Administrator
Type: Contract
Work Model: Remote – offsite

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain organization's network infrastructure ensuring security, performance, and reliability
• Configure, upgrade, patch, and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls
• Convert layer 4 rules to layer 7 using userID and appID
• Create custom appID’s for network security policies
• Manage Checkpoint firewalls in an IaaS environment (preferred)
• Deploy Palo Alto firewalls in an IaaS environment (preferred)
• Leverage python scripts to automate network tasks (preferred)
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues as needed

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing Palo Alto firewalls
• Knowledge of converting rules from layer 4 to layer 7 using userID and appID
• Experience creating custom appID’s
• Proven experience managing Palo Alto infrastructure including upgrades and configuration
• Preferred: Experience managing Checkpoint firewalls in an IaaS environment
• Preferred: Deployment experience with Palo Alto firewalls in an IaaS environment
• Ability to leverage Python scripts for automation
• Understanding of networking protocols, devices, firewalls, routers, VPNs, and network monitoring tools

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.