Firewall Operations Analyst - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Firewall Operations Analyst remote to join our dynamic team at Strategic Staffing Solutions. This is a contract opportunity that offers the flexibility of remote work while ensuring you play a crucial role in maintaining and securing our enterprise network firewalls. You will be responsible for day-to-day operations, support, and maintenance of the firewalls, making this an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to enhance their careers in network security.

What You'll Do

• Perform network and firewall troubleshooting, including resolving issues related to Check Point firewalls and Cisco routers/switches.
• Plan, engineer, and implement firewall rule changes and security updates.
• Support and advise project teams from a network security and firewall perspective.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects and business partners on firewall and network security initiatives.
• Participate regularly in project meetings as a representative of the Firewall Operations team.
• Maintain and support network firewalls, including routine patching and upgrades.
• Follow established change management processes for all firewall-related changes.
• Produce technical documentation, including firewall change records and operational procedures.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support firewall-related incidents and outages.

Requirements

• Recent, hands-on experience with Check Point firewalls (R81.x or higher).
• Strong experience with routing and switching, primarily using Cisco technologies.
• Proven experience with VPN configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of network security best practices.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in regulated environments (NERC compliance preferred).
• Familiarity with cloud-based VPN solutions, particularly Azure VPNs with Check Point and AWS VPNs with Check Point.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $125,000 annually.
• Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Opportunity to work with a talented team on critical network security projects.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.