Firewall Administrator - Dauphin County, PA​/Hybrid

• Hybrid--2 days in the office, 3 days telework per week, may be adjusted according to the manager's direction and operational needs**

Firewall Administrator

Dauphin County, PA/Hybrid

9+ Months

** Contractor must live in PA**

This role will be responsible for designing and optimizing secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation, vendor-specific knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives.

• Design and architect secure network infrastructures aligned with business and security requirements.
• Evaluate and implement firewall technologies, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure communication protocols.
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and threat modeling to inform architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of network and security solutions.
• Lead incident response architecture and contribute to post-incident reviews and improvements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on vendor-specific technologies and best practices.
• Document architecture designs, standards, and procedures for internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, subnetting).
• Expertise in firewall technologies (stateful inspection, next-gen firewalls, Layer 7 filtering).
• Proficiency in security protocols (IPSec, SSL/TLS).
• Experience with network monitoring tools (Wireshark, network analyzers).
• Hands-on knowledge of IDS/IPS systems.
• Proficiency with command line interfaces and scripting.
• Familiarity with log analysis and SIEM tools.

• Solid grasp of cybersecurity principles and frameworks.
• Understanding of threat intelligence, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.
• Experience in risk assessment and vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of incident response procedures and lifecycle.

• Palo Alto Networks
• Check Point
• VMware NSX-T
• Zscaler