Network Engineer - FIREWALLS

• Supports Government Healthcare / insurance Client
• 100% Remote
• CST Hours
• 6 month contract

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience within the Network space with experience in resolving Firewall tickets related to Palo Alto and Fortigate
• Passionate about Networking and experience in a fast-paced, highly technical Network Operations environment
• Firewall experience required in Palo Alto, Fortigate
• Strong working knowledge of TCP/IP protocol communications, addressing & subnetting
• Working knowledge of Cisco's product portfolio; routers, switches, wireless, ACS and ISE
• Working knowledge of Network diagnostics, protocols, and disciplines, EIGRP, BGP, eBGP, SNMP, VPN, SSH, and MPLS technologies

Preferred

• Knowledge of routing and switching protocols
• Experience supporting CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) environments and familiarity with healthcare compliance requirements including HIPAA, MARS-E, and CMS ARS (Acceptable Risk Safeguards)
• Experience participating in security audits and providing documentation and evidence of network controls, configurations, and compliance in regulated environments

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in Incident Management, Request Fulfillment, Change Management, Event Management, and Problem Management for all client environments
• Perform a consultative role to both internal and external customers
• Proactively monitor client network performance to assess and make recommendations for improvement
• Contribute to documentation, automation and processes improvement
• Provide technical input on network projects or activities involving design approach and systems technology

The anticipated hourly rate range for this position is ($45/hr-50/hr). Actual hourly rate will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, retirement and/or other benefits are available after a waiting period.