Network Engineer / Network Security Engineer - Checkpoint Firewalls

Company Description

NetCraftsmen, a BlueAlly company, is a diverse team of recognized subject matter experts with multi-vendor consulting expertise in Unified Communications / Collaboration, network security, automation, high-end routing, network design, switching, cloud/virtualization, QoS, MPLS, video, network management, IP multicast, and other areas.  

Why become a NetCraftsmen?

• We are a company of high achievers who learn from each other and support each other's growth and success
• We offer competitive pay and solid benefits including self-directed PTO and a matching 401(k) with the employer component IMMEDIATELY vested
• We are committed to training and certification with a minimum of 2 weeks per year and corresponding budget dedicated to training (pro-rated)
• We are NOT a body shop. We hire full-time direct hire specialists with a driving thirst to learn and improve.
• See our reviews on Indeed and GlassDoor for validation.

Job Description

This expansion role is for a Network Engineer in the Baltimore metro area to perform on-site and project-based consulting with one of our highest-profile national clients. When not required to be on the client site (a day or so per month), you will work from home, but you MUST be commutable to Baltimore, MD, to be considered for this role.

In this role, you will:

• Supporting the client undergoing a technology refresh for their Cisco routers and switches.
• Setting up and Implementing firewall rules in a Checkpoint Firewall environment
• Configure, troubleshoot, and document enterprise networks and related systems.
• Work with change tickets
• Review the technical plan
• Participate in the migration while providing next-day support
• Provide knowledge transfer and informal training to clients

Qualifications

Required:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) level expertise in Enterprise Infrastructure (formerly Route/Switch)
• Experience implementing firewall rules with Checkpoint firewalls
• Demonstrable experience in the implementation, troubleshooting, and support of large enterprise networks  
• Good understanding and practical experience with routing protocols (EIGRP, OSFP, and BGP)  
• Must be able to work with end-users, communicate clearly, and meet deadlines.
• Must be a US Citizen AND be able to pass a drug screen and background investigation 

Desirable:  

• Cisco Firepower experience
• Firewall migration experience

Additional Information

All qualified applicants to NetCraftsmen career opportunities will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.