**CTG is seeking to fill a Senior Firewall Network Engineer opening for our client in Richmond, VA.** **Location:** Richmond, VA Hybrid schedule for initial onboarding and training (typically around 3 months)- During this 3-month period, the team targets the candidate being onsite 3-4 days a week. After 3 months, the manager will discuss with the candidate for hybrid or remote opportunity afterwards. On Call Schedule once every 12 weeks. **Duration:** Client Permanent Placement **Duties:** The Senior Firewall Network Engineer will be responsible for implementing and overseeing firewall policies, based on input from the Information Security Team, acting as a liaison between the Information Security and Networking teams. This role will ensure effective communication and collaboration across teams. **Candidate Must Haves:** Candidate must be a **Subject Matter Expert with Firewalls** to the ability that they can teach/mentor a junior network engineer Must be within 1hr driving distance or willing to relocate. **Required Education, Qualifications and Experience:** + Six (6) or more years’ experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls is required, preferably in the healthcare industry. PCNSE certification preferred. + On hand technical knowledge or networking systems, protocols, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN technologies + Experienced with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools + Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent demonstrated knowledge is preferred. + Two (2) or more years of team leadership preferred. + Proficiency in recording and interpreting TCP/IP packet captures is required. + Relevant Microsoft certifications + Skills in automation languages are a plus: python, java, perl, etc **Key responsibilities include:** + Collaborating with the Project Management Office and application system owners to guide system designers on firewall requirements and document system communication flows affecting firewall configurations. + Advising business partners on B2B VPN requirements and documenting VPN configurations and communication flows. + Maintaining up-to-date system communication design documents for all systems traversing firewalls. + Assisting other teams in troubleshooting systems by analyzing firewall logs and interpreting TCP/IP packet captures. + Ensuring all firewall appliances are current with OS versions, anti-virus signatures, applications, threat databases, Wildfire, and associated licenses. + Staying informed about emerging firewall technologies, evaluating new features, and providing recommendations to IT management. + Performing firewall hardware break/fix replacements and upgrades as needed. + Monitoring Service Desk incident and request tickets, taking ownership of or delegating firewall issues to appropriate personnel. + Participating as an active member of the Technical Review Board and Change Advisory Board for system change management. + Initiating effective communication with all Information Technology areas to ensure information is disseminated effectively for planning, decision-making, and other management needs. + Maintaining clear communication and effective relations with all health system departments, users, and user groups. + Conduct research on firewall network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts + Establish connectivity and uptime service level agreements + Be knowledgeable about and supportive of Administrative Procedures and directives + Perform other duties as may be required of assigned by the Manager of Information Systems Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role. **To Apply:** To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact **Recruiter Anisha Muralidhar at** **anisha.muralidhar@ctg.com** . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! The expected base salary for this position ranges from **$90,000 to $126,000 per year.** Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered. **About CTG** CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com . Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.