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Network security / Firewall Consultant
- Calgary, AB, Canada
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Hi,
Hope you are doing well.
I have an immediate requirement. Please let me know if you are interested in this role, and share your updated resume
Role : Network security / Firewall Consultant
Location :- Calgary, AB (Onsite)
Mode: Contract
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Level 3 support for Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower (FTD/FMC), and Palo Alto firewalls.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network security incidents, escalations, and service outages.
- Design, review, and implement firewall security policies, NAT rules, and access control lists.
- Configure and support Site-to-Site VPNs, Remote Access VPNs, IPSec, and SSL VPN solutions.
- Perform firewall upgrades, migration activities, patching, and firmware management.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and prepare incident/problem management reports.
- Monitor firewall health, performance, capacity, and security threats.
- Support IDS/IPS, URL Filtering, Threat Prevention, and Application Control features.
- Collaborate with SOC, Network, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams during major incidents and security events.
- Ensure compliance with security standards, audit requirements, and change management processes.
- Participate in on-call support and major incident bridges.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.
Technical Skills
Primary Skills:
- Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS, Panorama)
- Cisco ASA
- Cisco Firepower (FTD/FMC)
- Firewall Policy Management
- NAT, ACL, Routing & Switching
- VPN Technologies (IPSec/SSL VPN)
Secondary Skills
- Cisco Routers & Switches
- Network Segmentation
- IDS/IPS
- F5 Load Balancer
- AWS/Azure Network Security
- Splunk, SolarWinds, Infoblox
- Python scripting for automation (preferred)
Experience & Qualifications
- 6–10+ years of experience in Network Security / Firewall Administration.
- Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto and Cisco Firewall platforms.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, VPNs, and Security Architecture.
- Experience in Incident, Change, and Problem Management processes.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
Preferred Certifications
- PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer)
- CCNP Security / CCIE Security
- Cisco Firepower Certifications
- ITIL Foundation
Key Competencies
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Incident & Problem Management
- Security Risk Assessment
- Stakeholder Communication
- Documentation & Knowledge Management
- Team Mentoring and Technical Leadership
Thanks,
Anjali Jaiswal
Raas Infotek
Newark, DE -19702
Email: anjali.jaiswal@raasinfotek.com
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide Level 3 support for Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls, resolve complex security incidents, and design and implement firewall policies, VPNs, and related configurations. Manage upgrades and monitoring, conduct root cause analysis, support security features and incident response, and maintain documentation and compliance.
Requirements
Requires 6–10+ years of network security or firewall administration experience, including at least four years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto and Cisco firewall platforms. Candidates should have strong TCP/IP, routing, VPN, and security architecture knowledge, experience with incident and change management, and a bachelor's degree in a related field; relevant security certifications are preferred.
Skills
- Palo Alto Networks
- PAN-OS
- Panorama
- Cisco ASA
- Cisco Firepower
- Firewall Policy Management
- NAT
- Access Control Lists
- Routing and Switching
- IPSec VPN
- SSL VPN
- IDS/IPS
- Network Segmentation
- F5 Load Balancer
- AWS/Azure Network Security
- Python Scripting
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Anjali Jaiswal
Hiring contact email
anjali.jaiswal@raasinfotek.com
Categories
- Technology
- Security & Safety
- Consulting
Keywords
- Palo Alto Networks
- PAN-OS
- Panorama
- Cisco ASA
- Cisco Firepower
- FTD
- FMC
- Firewall Policy Management
- NAT
- Access Control Lists
- TCP/IP
- Routing and Switching
- IPSec
- SSL VPN
- IDS/IPS
- URL Filtering
- Threat Prevention
- Application Control
- Network Segmentation
- F5 Load Balancer
- AWS
- Azure
- Splunk
- SolarWinds
- Infoblox
- Python
- PCNSE
- CCNP Security
- CCIE Security
- ITIL