We are looking for a proactive and skilled Sr. IT Analyst to join our team remotely for a 12-month contract. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to manage and innovate within a global firewall infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Provide support for break/fix incidents and handle service requests efficiently.
- Manage both on-premises and cloud-based Check Point and Palo Alto firewalls.
- Participate in and coordinate large-scale network migration projects.
- Maintain firewall policies across various domains with distinct requirements.
- Identify and document client/user requirements.
- Create and update procedural manuals and documentation as necessary.
- Maintain expertise in assigned areas to achieve position goals and objectives.
- Oversee product lifecycles and mentor team members.
- Engineer and sustain the global firewall environment for clients, including both software and hardware.
- Implement OSPF routing on firewalls for remote sites and data centers when required.
- Administer Panorama, device groups, templates, and security profiles on Palo Alto firewalls.
Skills
- Certifications such as CCSA/CCSE and/or PCNSA/PCNSE.
- Proficiency in using automation tools like Terraform/Ansible for firewall policy and device configuration deployment.
- Experience in writing scripts to verify firewall patching/configuration.
- At least five years of experience in supporting routing protocols and network design.
- Familiarity with Splunk for troubleshooting and creating data visualization dashboards.
Preferred Skills
- Ability to manage multiple firewalls using MDS or Smart-1 Cloud and Panorama.
- Experience in using Visio or similar tools for documenting network designs.
- Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse technical and personality backgrounds.
- Experience working in a global team with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Experience in a maturing Agile project environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot and deploy firewall policies on Check Point and Palo Alto platforms.
- Capability to migrate multiple Check Point policies to Palo Alto environments.
At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.
Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.
Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $37 - $71 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us. All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
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