Job Information
TEKsystems Network Firewall Engineer in New Haven, Connecticut
Description
Our client's Network Engineering team is looking for a Network Engineer to work a specific project on their firewalls -- Looking for a mid-to- senior level network engineer with Palo Alto experience, specifically to work on a project to eliminate a vWire configuration. This person would be on site daily to better work with my team.
Our client currently has a high-availability (HA) Active/Passive pair of Palo Alto 5250 firewalls. There is an ongoing project aimed at converting the remaining vWires to Layer 3, as well as cleaning up the firewall rules, virtual systems (vsys), routing, and zones.
This is a complex and time-consuming initiative that will require significant, uninterrupted, and dedicated time to complete. The project will be executed in phases, as the vWires and vsys are integral to production data. Therefore, careful planning is essential to ensure that the work is divided into manageable sections, minimizing the risk of any service interruptions.
Skills
Palo Alto, vWire, Firewall, Network engineering, Palo Alto
Top Skills Details
Palo Alto, vWire, Firewall
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Additionally, the engineer will need to be available during the actual cutover day to troubleshoot any issues that may arise. The Network Engineering team will handle the routing configuration and will be available for support during these cutover events.
Traffic will need to be identified to see which vsys, interfaces, and zones are involved, in order to replicate to new Layer 3 model.
There may be situations where the traffic is just from one untrust to another, or from one trust to another.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $67.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in New Haven,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2025.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.