Brooksource · 22 hours ago
Network Specialist
Frankfort, KY
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$30/hr - $35/hr
3+ years expBrooksource is seeking a skilled Network Specialist to serve as a Firewall Administrator, focusing on the administration and support of Palo Alto firewalls. The role involves building and maintaining Security and NAT policies, supporting HA pairs with multiple virtual firewalls, and ensuring the security and reliability of network operations.
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Responsibilities
Administer and maintain Palo Alto firewalls (3K and 5K series) managed by Panorama
Build and manage Security and NAT policies to ensure robust network security
Configure and support HA firewall active/standby and multiple virtual firewall environments
Troubleshoot and collect performance data using CLI for effective issue resolution
Perform PAN-OS upgrades on HA firewalls and Panorama management consoles (minimum two upgrade cycles completed)
Administer and troubleshoot GlobalProtect VPN environments and IPSEC VPN tunnels to WAN and third-party vendors
Support mixed-vendor environments, including Cisco and Cradlepoint devices
Configure BGP for VPN tunnel setup and management
Manage Palo Alto dedicated log collectors and utilize firewall templates and template stacks in Panorama
Integrate User-ID with Active Directory and RADIUS for user authentication
Implement multi-factor authentication with Azure
Implement and manage SSL certificates on Palo Alto firewalls, including lifecycle management
Configure and manage External Dynamic Lists for dynamic policy enforcement
Leverage firewall logs to inform and automate policy decisions
Utilize TAG objects for enhanced rule management beyond documentation/identification
Collaborate directly with Palo Alto Support to resolve platform and operational issues
Apply Layer 2 and 3 networking knowledge as needed to support network operations
Qualification
Required
At least 3 years of direct, hands-on administration of Palo Alto firewalls (3K and 5K series) managed by Panorama
Experience building and maintaining Security and NAT policies
Proven ability to manage HA firewall active/standby configurations and support HA pairs with multiple virtual firewalls
Strong CLI skills for troubleshooting and performance data collection
Demonstrated experience performing PAN-OS upgrades on HA firewalls and Panorama management consoles (minimum two upgrade cycles completed)
Expertise in administering and troubleshooting GlobalProtect VPN environments and IPSEC VPN tunnels to WAN and third-party vendors
Experience working in mixed-vendor environments, including Cisco and Cradlepoint devices
Working knowledge of BGP for VPN tunnel configuration
Experience with Palo Alto dedicated log collectors
Proficiency in using firewall templates and template stacks in Panorama
Experience with User-ID integration with Active Directory and RADIUS
Ability to implement multi-factor authentication with Azure
Experience with SSL certificate implementation and lifecycle management on Palo Alto firewalls
Knowledge of External Dynamic List configuration and management
Ability to use firewall logs to inform and automate policy decisions
Effective use of TAG objects beyond rule documentation/identification
Experience working directly with Palo Alto Support to resolve platform issues
Preferred
Experience with Layer 2 and 3 networking
Company
Brooksource
Brooksource is a single source for project and supplemental support through contract employment, contract-to-hire labor employment.
1001-5000 employees
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Director, Global Partnerships
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