Hours: Monday through Friday, 12pm-9pm
Location: onsite in Tampa office, 33607
Salary: $90,000-100,000 + benefits
Part of a 10 person team (security analysts, network admins) Tech Requirements: - Proven expertise in implementing and maintaining various firewall technologies, particularly Palo Alto and Fortinet FortiGate.
- Experience with web application firewalls & zscaler
- Experience with CheckPoint and Cisco firewalls is a plus
Working within the SOC team, the Network Security Administrator Firewall Specialist is responsible for a range of firewall management tasks; daily administration, advanced system and application support, handling of Move/Add/Change/Delete requests, installations, upgrades, and serving as a primary liaison for vendor support on behalf of customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage and maintain firewall operations, including rule deployments, hardware/software refreshes, and performance monitoring.
- Analyze and recommend firewall solutions to address business needs and support continuous improvements.
- Conduct independent analysis to resolve strategic firewall issues.
- Support customer onboarding and implementation of security controls.
- Monitor and optimize firewall rule policies and overall system health.
- Provide end-to-end technical support, including troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
- Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and vendors to ensure effective security posture.
- Perform security assessments, apply patches, and address vulnerabilities.
- Generate and maintain customer reports, dashboards, and alerts for system performance and security events.
- Participate in business continuity planning and the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Participate in an on-call rotation and handle other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 2 years in Security Administration, preferably within MSP environment
- 4+ years of hands-on experience with firewalls, including policy creation, maintenance, and optimization.
- Experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, and other major firewall technologies (e.g., Check Point, Cisco, Juniper).
- Experience with Web Application Firewalls (e.g., F5, Zscaler).
- Strong knowledge of network and security protocols (SSL, DNS, IPSEC, NAT).
- Familiarity with SDN, SASE, and SDWAN technologies is preferred.
- Certifications such as CCSA, CCSE, CCNA, PCNSA, PCNSE, NSE 4/5, Security+, or similar are highly desired.