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# Network Operations Firewall Engineer

- **Company:** IT Associates
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Secure Shell (SSH), Application Firewall, Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco PIX, Complex Networks, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Nagios, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Protocols, Simple Network Management Protocols, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Connectivity Problems, Firewalls (Computer Science), SolarWinds (Software), Fortinet, 3-tier Architectures
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/c8216a0e-61d3-4f11-96d0-eeebfa5f500a/network-operations-firewall-engineer-l-l-

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting firewalls in a fast-paced Network Operations Center (NOC) environment and possess strong troubleshooting skills across networking and security technologies., * 3+ years of experience in Network Operations, Network Security, or Firewall Administration.
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 * Hands-on experience supporting and troubleshooting firewalls in enterprise environments.
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 * Experience resolving firewall-related incidents, service requests, access issues, VPN connectivity problems, NAT configurations, and security policy changes.
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 * Experience with some of these firewalls - Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Checkpoint, Fortigate
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 * Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, addressing, subnetting, and routing fundamentals.
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 * Experience analyzing firewall logs, traffic flows, and connectivity issues to identify root causes and implement resolutions.
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 * Knowledge of routing and network protocols including BGP, eBGP, EIGRP, VPN, SNMP, SSH, and MPLS.
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 * Working knowledge of Cisco networking technologies including routers, switches, wireless infrastructure, ACS, and ISE.
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 * Experience working within ITIL-based operational frameworks including Incident, Change, Problem, and Request Management.
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 * Ability to support production environments and participate in on-call or escalation processes as required.
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 * Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external customers.
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 * Familiarity with healthcare and government compliance frameworks including DISA STIG, HIPAA, MARS-E, and CMS ARS.
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 * Experience participating in security audits and providing documentation, evidence of controls, and configuration reviews.
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 * Experience with network monitoring and alerting tools such as SolarWinds, LogicMonitor, SevOne, or similar platforms.
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 * Knowledge of automation and scripting for network operations and process improvements.
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## Description

We are seeking a Network Operations Firewall Engineer (L2/L3) to support a large government healthcare and insurance client. This role is responsible for providing advanced operational support for enterprise firewall environments, troubleshooting network security incidents, implementing firewall changes, and maintaining secure connectivity across complex network infrastructures., n
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 * Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 operational support for enterprise firewall and network environments.
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 * Troubleshoot and resolve firewall incidents
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 * Implement, validate, and document firewall rule changes, NAT configurations, VPN changes, and security policy updates through approved change management processes.
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 * Monitor network and firewall performance, investigate alerts, and restore service during incidents.
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 * Conduct root cause analysis for recurring issues and recommend corrective actions.
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 * Collaborate with network, security, engineering, and application teams to resolve complex connectivity and security challenges.