Firewall Deploy Network Administrator

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Job Title :- Firewall Deploy Network Administrator
Location :-
Chicago and near to Brookfield location, US
Remote/Onsite :-
Hybrid (1-2 Days per week from Office)
LinkedIn is Mandatory
Job Description:-
Candidate should be good knowledge in checkpoint and juniper firewall and has hands on experience in firewall upgrade.
Candidate should be ready to go in office, as we need resource on BRK at least two days in week sometime over weekend too
This position has reopened, and we need to get going on this , ideally, I am looking for the same skill set out of Chicago and near to Brookfield location as they will be required to go in as needed but the position would be predominantly remote but for job specific it can mention as Hybrid with 1-2 days in a week at office.
Job Description
MANDATE
The Firewall Network Administrator is primarily responsible for performing Firewall Currency Related Deployments on CheckPoint Devices
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Monitors, deploy changes, supports, handles day-to-day firewall rule deployments, and firewall hardware/software refresh activities. Ensure business service levels are met and environments are managed. Monitors and ensures service restoration of infrastructure, applications (online and offline), and security, while meeting service level agreements. Provide post change support, as well as coordinates and facilitates Incident Management, deploys changes to the production environment, and works with 3rd party providers contracted to the Bank during activities and dedication VPN setups. Provides immediate response to production program or system problems. Participates in testing cycles to ensure the ability to deploy and operability of the firewall infrastructure and applications. Deploys, implements, provisions applications and infrastructure per deployment plans and infrastructure build guides.
Provides technical expertise and oversight on the production floor, understanding the full process requirements (compliance, equipment, regulatory) in order to best understand and resolve production issues.
Manages complexity across business value, technology and interaction models.
Recommends and implements firewall solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues around firewall policies and hardware/software refresh
Establishes deep relationships at all levels within IT and business units, to effectively collaborate in business strategy.
Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues related to firewalls and rule policies.
Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
Participates in both internal and external regulatory inspections.
Works with other operations personnel to develop and implement the counter-measures necessary to improve production and equipment reliability as well as the compliance posture of the team.
Provides end to end technology support including computer, applications, network and storage, and root-cause analysis etc.
Drives and/or promotes new processes, systems, technology, and operations and expanded capabilities for performance, with the flexibility to align to the unique requirements of the project teams and deliverables.
Proactively monitors system performance and identifies operational improvements, in ensuring smooth and consistent customer and business partner delivery.
Supports deployment activities, managing implementation issues to resolution.
Provides initial triage, investigation and ensures fast turnaround times on issue/incident resolution.
Monitors technical infrastructure, applications and/or business transactions through automated systems and instrumentation across the environment.
Provides inbound call assistance to end-users for application, technical, and IMACD needs leveraging the knowledge base and/or run books available.
Collaborates and engages with the appropriate areas across the bank.
Develops or helps to develop the knowledge assets required for the operation.
Promotes adherence to standards and industry best practices specific to the firewall framework
Develops an understanding of organizational interactions and complexity to engage with the appropriate matrix areas.
Identifies opportunities to strengthen the operational capability, such as: sharing expertise to promote technical development, mentoring employees, building communities of practice and networks across technology.
Stays abreast of industry technical and business trends through participation in professional associations, practice communities & individual learning.
Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Typically 4-7 years of work experience in IT or business environment and/or BS/BA or MBA/MS in computer science, engineering, information systems, math or business.
Understanding of Information Technology operating processes used for systems to ensure effective delivery including but not limited to IT Operations mandatory operating standards for monitoring, logging, and alerting.
Knowledge of L2/L3 routing and switching experience in a Data Centre environment required
Extensive experience with security products from Checkpoint, Juniper, and Cisco is required
Extensive experience with policy management and rule deployment on products like Smart Dashboard on Checkpoint and Junos Space on Juniper
Extensive experience with IPSEC VPN setups and troubleshooting
Knowledge of firewall rule policy optimizations and remediations
Knowledge of firewall compliance and change tool Tufin
Knowledge of support and operations practice, concepts, and technology obtained through formal training and/or work experience.
Technical and/or business functional knowledge of systems, tools, timing, and dependencies.
Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
Influence skills - In-depth.
Data driven decision making - In-depth.
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