Firewall Network Security Engineer

Job#: 2041399

Job Description:

Apex Systems has an immediate opening for a Firewall Network Security Engineer to work for an Enterprise-Level Financial Institution.
If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, please email Ronak Gandhi [email protected]
Position: Firewall Network Security Engineer
Location: Westlake, TX 76262 (3 days on-site)
Duration: 6-Months Contract-to-Hire
Project Description:
Positions are required to quickly address or migrate B2B connections from legacy data centers in order to meet Data Center Exit timelines. These positions on the Business to Business Hosting team are needed to support the data analysis, planning, 3rd Party contact communication and co-ordination activities for the migration of connections to the SNI locations from the legacy data centers.  

Required Skills:

• Strong Firewall Engineer with Network Security experience
• Palo Alto or Fortinet experience (either would work but both are preferred)

•    5+ years of experience in information and network security.     
•    Experience managing large scale enterprise security solutions.      
•    Fundamental knowledge of networks and networking.      
•    Fundamental knowledge of information security and security principles.     
•    Fundamental knowledge of information security standards, frameworks, policies, controls, and regulations.      
•    Extensive experience with and knowledge of firewall and IPS technologies.      
•    Willingness to work frequent evenings and occasional weekends to support and implement production changes.      
•    1+ year doing scripting, automation and development methodologies/tools such as Ansible, Perl.     
•    Fundamental understanding of software development life cycle    
                                                                 
Desired Skills:
           
•    Experience working with Fortinet, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, and Cisco firewalls.      
•    Industry recognized security certifications.      
•    Knowledge of regulations required in a financial environment.      
•    Experience writing technical procedures, references, and other documentation.      
•    Experience working with cross functional teams.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.