Firewall Admin

About us

Itero Group is a Women-Owned Small Business focused on simplifying complex transformations. We empower clients in the private and government sectors to become more optimized, digitally enabled, and data-driven organizations through our comprehensive business consulting and innovative delivery solutions.

Itero Group's dedicated team members are experienced thought leaders, tenacious workers, and creative thinkers. We hire people who are passionate about being catalysts for change - in our company, for our clients, throughout our career- and we empower people to express their ideas, create better practices, innovate better products, and become better professionals.

We have been named a Great Place to Work for six years, and offer a competitive salary and benefits package. 

 

Location: Hybrid – 2 days/week in office (Pennsylvania-based)

Note: Contractor must reside in Pennsylvania. Work schedule is hybrid with 2 days in the office and 3 days telework per week. Schedule may be adjusted based on manager direction and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

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  Design and architect secure, scalable, and resilient network infrastructures aligned with business and security requirements.



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  Evaluate and implement firewall technologies, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure communication protocols.



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  Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and threat modeling to inform architectural decisions.



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  Collaborate with engineering, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of network and security solutions.



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  Lead incident response architecture and contribute to post-incident reviews and continuous improvements.



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  Provide technical leadership and guidance on vendor-specific technologies and best practices.



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  Develop and maintain architecture documentation, standards, and procedures for both internal and external stakeholders.

Required Technical Skills

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  Strong understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, subnetting).



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  Expertise in firewall technologies (stateful inspection, next-gen firewalls, Layer 7 filtering).



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  Proficiency in security protocols (IPSec, SSL/TLS).



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  Experience with network monitoring tools (Wireshark, network analyzers).



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  Hands-on knowledge of IDS/IPS systems.



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  Proficiency with command line interfaces and scripting.



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  Familiarity with log analysis and SIEM tools.

Security Knowledge

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  Solid grasp of cybersecurity principles and frameworks.



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  Understanding of threat intelligence, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.



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  Experience in risk assessment and vulnerability management.



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  Knowledge of incident response procedures and lifecycle.

Vendor-Specific Expertise

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  Palo Alto Networks



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  Check Point



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  VMware NSX-T



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  Zscaler

 

If you are looking for a role where you will lead with integrity, create and innovate, inspire excellence, be a respected member of the team, drive results, and have fun, we look forward to connecting with you!

Benefits at Itero Group
At Itero Group, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Health & Wellness : Medical (BC-BS), dental, and vision plans to suit your needs. 


• Paid Time Off : Generous PTO, paid holidays, and increasing PTO based on years of service.


• Retirement Savings : 401(k) plan with company match and auto-enrollment.


• Company-Paid Coverage : Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance.


• Additional Options : Voluntary benefits including pet insurance and student loan assistance up to $1,000 annually.


• Perks : FSAs, HSAs, wellness programs, and more to enhance your work-life balance.

Join us and enjoy a benefits package designed with you in mind!

Itero Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, physical or mental disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, veteran status or political affiliation.