Senior Firewall Administrator – Cisco & Security Operations

Nexlogica; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Downey, CA is seeking a Firewall Administrator to manage and secure networking systems. Responsibilities include overseeing network maintenance, installing equipment, and improving performance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science, with at least five years of networking experience, and proficiency in Cisco technologies. This role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of networking knowledge and related IT skills.
• Three (3) years in Network Systems Administrator or similar role.
• Two (2) years in a security monitoring role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and security of networks and computer systems.
• Install and configure network equipment and updates.
• Monitor systems to improve network performance.

Skills

Customer service

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Risk management

Technical proficiency with Cisco technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science

Tools

Cisco technologies

McAfee/MVISION

Wireshark

Elastic Search

Job description

A technology solutions provider in Downey, CA is seeking a Firewall Administrator to manage and secure networking systems. Responsibilities include overseeing network maintenance, installing equipment, and improving performance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science, with at least five years of networking experience, and proficiency in Cisco technologies. This role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills.