Network Firewall Admin
Network Firewall Admin
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Job Description
* Must reside in the state of CO on start date. Relocation assistance is not provided*
**This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in office and remaining remote work must be from CO**
***FirstBank does not sponsor work visas***
Salary Range
$100K $120K
Founded in 1963 FirstBank is Colorados largest locally owned holding company and we are still growing serving customers in Colorado California and Arizona. Our growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers communities and employees which is at the center of the companys banking for good mantra. FirstBank believes that diversity equity and inclusion are part of everything we do both within and outside our company and we take pride in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. We strive to not only maintain a diverse workforce but also ensure our employee experience garners a sense of belonging is inclusive and equitable. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience our great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. Theres an opportunity for everyone with positions across the company from Personal Banker and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!
A Brief Overview
Responsibilities include evaluation design installation configuration operation and maintenance of enterpriselevel nextgeneration Firewall technologies such as Cisco ASA Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and Virtual Private Networks (VPN) in an enterprise 24x7 environment. Participate in technical research documentation and projects with a primary focus on Data Center Cloud Campus and Branch network security. Must be able to participate in afterhours work as required for oncall and system implementations.
What you will do
- Provide technical knowledge in the administration and implementation of enterpriselevel firewall and intrusion prevention solutions and virtual private networks specializing in Cisco ASA and Firepower nextgeneration firewall technologies.
- Maintain a functional understanding of all aspects of network infrastructure including Cloud Data Center Campus Wireless (WLAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN).
- Works on projects/systems/issues of high complexity surrounding network segmentation intrusion detection and prevention configuration and optimization.
- Regularly audit firewall configurations for all segments of the network including Data Center Campus Wireless and Wide Area Networks.
- Support implementation projects involving existing and new technical solutions; responsibilities include planning scheduling and coordinating some aspects of the project.
- Establish maintain and troubleshoot virtual private network connections to 3rd party external entities. Provide escalation support for firewall configuration and troubleshooting with the Branch WAN and Campus networks; provide guidance to assist the network admins in resolving problems.
- Make decisions and recommendations to Management as necessary to keep projects on schedule.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
- Understand and comply with all provisions of the Security in the Workplace policy.
Minimum Requirements
- Typically requires a bachelors degree in related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
- A combination of posthigh school education job related certification and related experience equivalent to 5 years may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements
Preferred Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or other technical field
- Experience in administering enterpriselevel nextgeneration Firepower firewall technology with a medium to large organization
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple projects and multiple tasks while meeting agreed upon objectives
- Strong technical problemsolving skills
- Strong foundation in the principles design and implementation of TCP/IP networks including OSI model routing VLANs QoS tuning and capacity management
- Strong knowledge with layer 2 and layer 3 technologies with a focus on Cisco networking equipment such as routers switches firewalls WAAS and network load balancers
- Strong knowledge of routing protocols including Open Short Path First (OSPF) Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
- Working knowledge in the principles design and implementation of voice technology including VoIP SIP and voice gateways
- Working knowledge of WLAN routing switching packet analysis signal optimization and general wireless connectivity
- Working knowledge in Contact Center technologies queue configurations scripting call recording workforce management and reporting
- Ability to administer and troubleshoot WAN MPLS SIP internet and wave connections from T1 up to 10 GB Able to implement and maintain security measures on various network devices
- General understanding of virtual servers and operating systems
- General understanding of encryption technologies web services and database systems
- Strong customer service skills; experience required
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day
- Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery such as a calculator copy machine and computer printer
- Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets office machinery and other rooms
- Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights
- Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files
- Constantly communicates with customers coworkers and management inperson and on the phone
- Must be able to exchange accurate information
- FirstBank does not currently offer fully remote positions except as required by law. The actual number of inoffice days that may be required will vary by business unit role and business need.
Statement of Benefits
FirstBank offers a suite of benefits that support our employees professional financial physical emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Benefits currently offered with our positions include: Paid Time Off/paid leave programs 401K/Employee Stock Ownership United Healthcare medical MetLife dental VSP vision Employee tuition reimbursement Volunteer Time Off ShortTerm Disability LongTerm Disability and Group Life Insurance/AD&D
EOE/Affirmative Action
FirstBank is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin genetic information disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. FirstBank does not permit pay inequities. Anyone who believes they have been subject to pay inequity should immediately report their concerns to the Human Resource Department.
Colorado Job Application Fairness Act
Under Colorados Job Application Fairness Act you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information please redact it prior to submitting the documentation
*This opportunity is expected to close by 3/18/25*
Employment Type
Full-Time
