BankUnited · 1 day ago
Firewall Administrator II
Hialeah, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expBankUnited is seeking a Firewall Administrator II to support the organization's firewall infrastructure. This role is responsible for maintaining robust firewall policies, collaborating with various teams to identify security requirements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Provides support in the design, implementation, and maintenance of a firewall solution to safeguard network assets
Configures, upgrades, and troubleshoots firewalls, including rule base management, NAT, VPN, and threat prevention features
Leads development and implementation of Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) for firewall management and Security Platforms Operations
Monitors firewall logs and alerts, analyze traffic patterns, and respond to security incidents
Performs regular firewall policy reviews and updates to ensure alignment with security best practices and business needs
Collaborates with network and security teams to integrate firewalls with other security technologies (SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, etc.)
Assists in the selection, testing, documentation, and operation of firewall-related technologies
Supports disaster recovery activities and participate in change control meetings as the firewall subject matter expert
Interfaces with external vendors for support and hosted security services
Provides technical support to end-users and IT staff regarding firewall-related issues
Prepares reports, presentations, and recommendations for management on firewall operations and security posture
Assists with internal and external audit requests related to firewall controls
Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.)
Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training
Identifies and reports suspicious activity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or equivalent combination of related education and experience required
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience administering firewalls in a large enterprise environment
Experience with security technologies such as firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and vulnerability management tools
Strong analytical experience in network and data security infrastructure
Expert knowledge of firewall architecture, features, and management tools (CLI, WebUI)
Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and security concepts
Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, and prioritization skills
Strong communication and documentation skills
Ability to work outside normal hours and participate in on-call rotation as needed
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Preferred
A network security firewall administrator certification preferred
CISSP, Security+, or other relevant security certifications preferred
Familiarity with bank security policies and regulatory requirements preferred
Company
BankUnited
BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) is a bank holding company with three wholly owned subsidiaries:
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2011-02-02IPO
Leadership Team
Rajinder Singh
Chief Executive Officer
Mario Facella
Senior Vice President
Recent News
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