Firewall Specialist

Company Description Ask ITC Inc. which is backed by a $500 million Microtek group company, provides an industry leading blend of technology, business consulting, and outsourcing services. Ask IT is a minority-owed enterprise; it has been founded on providing the highest quality possible and on the devotion to customer satisfaction.

Job Description

Role Name: Firewall Specialist Duration: 12+ Months Location: Raleigh, NC

REQUIRED:

• Advanced experience with enterprise and data center security policy design and deployment using Cisco ASA firewalls, specifically Cisco ASA appliances and HA (high availability active/standby) environments. 2+ years advanced level hands-on experience.
• Proficient operational configuration and support of site-to-site VPN solutions using Cisco ASA firewalls.
• Proficient operational support of Cisco ASA firewall operating system upgrades, specifically to ASA IOS version 8.4 and beyond, and experience demonstrating ability to manage scheduling of upgrades of 120+ ASA firewalls across the state.
• Moderate familiarity with current network technologies and equipment, particularly data center LAN and WAN environments.
• Experience with structured change management processes.
• Ability to manage tasks and meet schedules.
• Must have good organizational and English communication skills, written and oral.
• Must have excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to accommodate occasional regional travel.

PREFERRED:

• A minimum of 7 years direct hands-on experience with Cisco ASA firewall products.
• Prefer experience with Firemon.
• Prefer experience with QRadar.
• Experience installing, configuring and operating Cisco ACS 5.x.
• Currently active CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, or CISSP certifications, expiration within past 2 years.
• Currently active CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert) Security certification, or expiration within past 5 years.

Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.