Firewall Administrator/network Administrator job from CGI Group, Inc. in Remote, United States

Firewall Administrator/Network Administrator

Position Description
Would you like to be part of an IT organization offering greater opportunity and challenge? Come join us at CGI to support and ongoing client in an exciting role as a Security engineer in a team member environment. You'll have the opportunity to play a key role in Security and Network Infrastructure support in an Enterprise environment across the USA. Based on our industry-specific focus, we can offer you a work environment where you will be challenged and will grow and develop your career in a meaningful way. We will help you reach your full potential by providing learning materials & training, mentoring & coaching, as well as ongoing recognition and feedback... plus opportunities to advance!

Your future duties and responsibilities
Reporting directly to Security Engineering Manager. The Security Engineer designs network security solutions and implements firewalls, access lists, and other tools as appropriate in order to provide network and perimeter security. Your goal is to implement network security controls within the enterprise environment according to business access requirements while protecting it against unauthorized access and internal and external malicious threats.
Also responsible for:
Configure and install network security devices including firewalls, routers, switches, and NAC appliances while considering optimal hardening, monitoring, and maintenance of those devices.
Close coordination with project manager, application owners, Cybersecurity, Network Operations, and other internal organizations to develop, review, implement, and test VPN firewall/ACL rules, IPSEC tunnel configuration and NAC policies.
Validate ACLs/firewall rule set and NAC policy effectiveness, and optimize configurations to improve security posture and/or performance.
Analyze network and security device logs to troubleshoot functional or access problems.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
Strong security and networking background
Very strong working knowledge and concepts of Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama.
Ability to be able to work independently with little or no oversight.
Strong understanding of application based firewalls(generic standards) as well as WAF functions(Web Application Based Firewalls)
Be able to explain and have discussions with client in depth on proposed changes and projects.
Work directly with group leaders (Wintel, Open Systems, Networking etc) regarding security requirements.
Must have Positive and professional demeanor exhibited with team members and clients.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to coordinate work activities with remote teams.
Understanding of and ability to work within corporate processes while meeting the needs of clients.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Understanding of Azure Cloud
Understanding of Change Control Processes
10 years experience

High School Diploma/GED

Est. Salary Range (Colorado Only): $58,000-$130,000*

• Disclaimer: In accordance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, effective January 1, 2021, a good faith hourly or base salary range must be posted for all positions where the work may be performed in the state of Colorado. Therefore, this good faith salary range will only apply where this described position will be performed in the state, and should not be considered the compensation range in other locations or for other positions.

At CGI we call our professionals "members" to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI's benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries
• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members
• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans
• Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment;
• Back-up child care, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more

Per Federal Stipulation, U.S. Citizenship required.

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At CGI, our success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing our company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create.

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