Network Security Administrator

Expedite Talent Solutions; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Expedite Talent Solutions is seeking a Cyber Security Administrator to provide support for secure network infrastructures in state agencies. The role involves executing Firewall Service Requests, managing hardware lifecycles, and maintaining compliance with security standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewalls, and foundational knowledge in networking. This contractor position requires participation in a weekly on-call rotation and availability for after-hours maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience with next-generation firewall features like zones and security policies.
• Ability to troubleshoot and configure Cisco ASA firewalls.
• Understanding of routing protocols and OSI model.

Responsibilities

• Execute Firewall Service Requests and break-fix tickets.
• Facilitate hardware decommissioning and refresh.
• Implement compliance security controls and configurations.

Skills

Palo Alto Firewalls configurations

Cisco ASA Firewalls management

General Networking knowledge

Job description

Cyber Security Administrator - Contractor

Overview

The objective of this engagement is to provide specialized network and cyber security administration support to ensure state agencies maintain secure, compliant, and modern network infrastructures. This role focuses on the mitigation of operational challenges, hardware lifecycles, and the execution of critical security requests.

Scope of Services

• Administrative Daily Responsibilities: Review and execution of Firewall Service Requests (FSRs), break‑fix tickets, and formal change requests.
• Infrastructure Modernization: Facilitating the decommissioning and ‘refresh’ of End‑of‑Life (EOL) hardware on a recurring basis.
• Compliance Maintenance: Implementing security controls and configurations to ensure agencies remain in alignment with IRS, FBI, and CJI compliance standards.
• Hardware Administration: Technical configuration and management of Cisco ASA and Palo Alto firewalls.

Operational Requirements & Schedule

• Standard Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• On‑Call Rotation: Participation in a weekly on‑call rotation to address after‑hours incidents.
• After‑Hours Maintenance: Availability for scheduled maintenance windows or emergency response situations outside of standard business hours.
• Background checks: Must be able to pass criminal, financial, and drug tests.

Technical Qualifications

• Palo Alto Firewalls: Next‑generation firewall features such as zones, security policies, S2S VPN, NAT, and basic threat prevention.
• Cisco ASA Firewalls: Configuration, troubleshooting, and rule management.
• General Networking: Foundational knowledge of routing protocols, subnetting, OSI model, etc.