PCSNE Network Firewall Consultant

Skills

Description

• Design and develop maintainable and highly available network architectures that meet business connectivity objectives and SLAs
• Provide technical consultation on IT projects and ensure network infrastructure is deployed to corporate standards
• Configure, deploy, and maintain Network products and technologies
• Carry out day-to-day operational and technical support for the ConocoPhillips’ network
• Monitor network performance and proactively address potential issues
• Maintain systems software including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations
• Manage firewall policy and conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance
• Ensure firewall security products (URL Filtering, Threat Prevention, SSL Decryption, DLP, VPN, etc.) are in alignment with current standards and processes
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues related to Network Security systems
• Partner with global members of the Network Services team to exchange knowledge, experience, and further the connectivity capability
• Utilize innovative analytics solutions to build insight into ConocoPhillips’ global network
• Ensure compliance with information security policies, standards, and best practices
• Develop and maintain documentation and procedural standards relating to supported systems
• Coordinate with vendors for product upgrades and issue resolution as required
• Engage in continuous learning to stay abreast on new and emerging networking technologies
• Employ various scripting languages such as Python and Ansible to automate network operations functions

Responsibilities

• • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS or other IT/IS related discipline
• • 5+ years of experience in Networking, Network Security, or IT Security
• • Working knowledge of Connectivity platforms: Cisco LAN, WAN devices and ACI Data Center technologies, Palo Alto Firewalls, or Aruba/HP Edge Connect SD-WAN devices
• • 1+ years of experience with scripting languages and tools (Python, Ansible, and PowerShell)
• • Advanced understanding of network security concepts including Zero Trust and Micro-Segmentation
• • Advanced proficiency in networking principles, routing, network design, and common network protocols
• • Basic proficiency working with REST APIs
• • Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, PCNSE, or PCNSA
• • An excellent teammate with the ability to get results quickly and efficiently, both internally and with outside vendors
• • Ability to rapidly develop a conceptual understanding of environments that are new to them and provide insight into the analysis of related events
• • Ability to resolve technical issues with clients and systematically resolve interrelated network and application issues