Security/Firewall Architect

Job description

S ecurity/Firewall Architect On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Security/Firewall Architect for a contract opportunity in Dallas, TX. Security/Firewall Architect Job Duties Translate business requirements into technical architectures, frameworks and solution configurations for internal and MSSP customers. Provide engineering and operational support for internal and external customers using a Service Desk approach. P erforming continuous process improvement across security architecture, engineering, and operations. Security/Firewall Architect Mandatory Skills Minimum of 12 years’ experience in Information Technology, providing operational and engineering support. Hands-on experience with Juniper, Cisco, and Check Point firewalls. Palo Alto a plus. 5 years’ experience using formal ticketing system (Remedy, CA USD) Ability to create data flow diagrams from business requirements. Advanced Layer 3 and Layer 4 Packet Analysis * Checkpoint, Cisco and Juniper Multi-Services Platforms * Create process documentation * Current on network security trends, applications/software/issues * Evaluate and Implement customer move, add, change, delete requests * Firewall * Firewalls TCP/IP * Identify security incidents and support client remediation * Information Security standards and practices * Internet security * LAN and or WAN routers and switches * Network security * Risk analysis * Routing protocols - BGP - OSPF - STP - IPV6 - MPLS * Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues * Troubleshoot end to end network connectivity using command line tools * Blue Coat Proxy * Checkpoint advanced firewall solution design - implementation and administration * Checkpoint NG * Cisco IDS - IPS / Intrusion Detection * Cisco PIX firewall * CISSP Certification * Firewall acceleration and load balancing technologies * Juniper - Netscreen / Juniper Firewalls * Client brick firewall * Security architectures * • Security certification * VPN * Able to read, write, analyze firewall policies. Able to use CA USD in ITIL framework to support requests and work. Able to read, write Access Control Lists. Able to perform security control optimization using one of the following: Tufin, Skybox, FireMon or AlgoSec. Experience with Microsoft Visio. Experience with Layer 3 networking, able to understand complex routing and NAT. Experience with protocol capture, trace, and decode via TCPDUMP and/or Wireshark. Able to perform on-call and after hours changes as required to support internal and external customers. Experience with PCI-DSS governance and compliance framework. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Can't work on H1B and C2C Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada. With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest “Canadian-Owned” IT staffing/consulting company. Procom’s areas of staffing expertise include: • Application Development • Project Management • Quality Assurance • Business/Systems Analysis • Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence • Infrastructure & Network Services • Risk Management & Compliance • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery • Security & Privacy Specialties: • Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation) • Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation) • ICAP (Contractor Payroll) • Flextrack (Vendor Management System)