Cyber-security Network Firewall Specialist
Location | Reading, PA |
Date Posted | October 2, 2019 |
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Description
Principal Purpose of Position:
- Examines design and operational effectiveness of Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems
- Performs existing firewall rule review and optimization
- Documents key network communications thru firewalls
- Upgrades and installs new Cisco Firewall and Intrusion Detection technology
- Assists with design of new internal network topology, flows, and planned system isolation using firewalls
- Performs daily network security operations duties including handling service requests associated with firewall rule changes, network intrusion detection signature updates, and Cisco ASA software upgrades
- Updates standard operating procedures and as-built documentation
- Provides network security technical assistance for IT projects intended to enable or advance business initiatives
% of time Accountability/Activities Impact/Results Expected
- 70% Perform project related firewall/NIDS design and deployment Successful upgrade and installation of security infrastructure (firewalls and IDS)
- 20% Assist with daily network security operations post-change Ensure minimum disruption as a result of firewall and intrusion detection change
- 10% Assist with efforts to improve control design, operational effectiveness, and service delivery quality Lower likelihood of harm from cyber-attack and compliance failure