Network Security Engineer (Firewall) - Mid-Atlantic region

• Review Existing FireMon Rule Audit Reports and findings with Customer Team (Hit Counts, Unused Rules, etc)
• Determine Process for Rule Owner Identification and Cleanup
• Review of Firewall Rules
• Cisco and Checkpoint Virtual Firewalls
• For each rule, determine current asset owner and document
• For each rule, validate if the firewall rule is still required for all assets covered by rule (consult owners)
• For each rule, if rules contain assets that are no longer in production or policy that is no longer required document finding and schedule change control to remove/clean up rule from existing firewall policy
• Leverage existing Firewall Management Tools for Discovery and Maintenance/Cleanup
• Strata Cloud Manager, ASDM/Cisco Defense Orchestrator and FireMon Security Manager
• Determine and Document Process for Validating Rules with Customer Team Members

Do you have experience in Splunk?, * 5+ years of Network Security experience (Enterprise network experience preferred)

• Current CCNA Security, CCNP Security or CCIE certification
• Strong/Expert Level Cisco ASA Configuration/Engineering Experience (not FirePower)
• Strong/Expert Level Cisco Defense Orchestrator Experience - Administration/Config
• Strong Routing and Switching with Firewall
• Firewall Rule Cleanup/Audit/Optimization Experience on Large Deployments 50+ Firewalls
• User Experience with Splunk for Auditing Firewall Deny Logs, etc
• Strong/Expert Level Palo Alto Firewall Configuration/Engineering Experience
• User Experience with Palo Alto Networks Panorama for centralized management
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) or higher certification

Nice to have:

• FireMon Security - Security Manager and Other Modules
• Tufin or Similar Firewall Automation Experience
• Checkpoint Firewalls (Virtual)
• Azure Networking Experience
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks Automation Tools (e.g., Palo Alto Networks Automation API)
• Integration experience with Palo Alto Networks and other security solutions (e.g., Threat Prevention, URL Filtering)\

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Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Internet reimbursement

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk., GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,200 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks….

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option