Firewall / Network Architecture Reviewer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Conduct analyses of firewall configurations, access controls, and the overall network/security framework for County departments.

• Detect vulnerabilities, identify weaknesses, and evaluate staff skills gaps in relation to current IT security protocols.

• Examine firewall diagnostics, rule sets, and configurations to uncover security deficiencies.

• Assess network segmentation and the overall security architecture in comparison to industry best practices.

• Evaluate IT security staffing and skill gaps, measuring the time allocated to security issues and the distribution of IT/security responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in network security architecture or firewall assessments.

• In-depth knowledge of enterprise firewall solutions such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, or similar platforms.

• Must reside within the continental United States.

• CCNP Security, JNCIP-SEC, or an equivalent certification is preferred.

• Experience in performing IT security staffing and skills-gap evaluations is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for fully remote work arrangements.