Systems Network Analyst, Senior-Firewall
Systems Network Analyst, Senior-Firewall
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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
This announcement will remain active until enough applications have been received and may close at any time.
The position is fully on premises with no remote or hybrid available.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High-Deductible Health Plan bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan bi-weekly premiums:
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Systems Network Analyst Senior.This recruitment is part of our Infrastructure Services section of Broward Countys Enterprise Technology Services located in Plantation Florida. Our team is dedicated to ensuring the comprehensive management reliable operation and maintenance of Broward Countys IT infrastructure. This team covers a wide range of functions to support robust and resilient technological environments.
Key Functions:
System Installations - Hardware/Software Deployment Upgrades/Migrations
24/7 Support for Firewall and Network Infrastructure
Systems Integration to streamline communication
General Description
Performs advanced professional technical and analytical work with administrative responsibility in automation systems implementation and development.
Works independently under limited supervision reporting major activities through periodic meetings.Hands on Mid-level experience in the discipline of Firewall Administration in a large-scale network.
Frequent updates to a myriad of security products in use to protect the network from external connections.
Analysis and configuration of Firewall rules to allow inbound/outbound access under a least privileged model maintaining over 1000 rules.
Inspection and remediation of a micro-segmented network to only allow valid data flows specific to the department.
Technical management of Web filtering and blocking of potential rogue websites.
Performance monitoring of Internet traffic flows through redundant points of egress to the outside.
Firewall deployment to new sites with standardization of rules and configurations maintained under a central console. Monitoring to
ensure all sites are consistently functional under the proper set of rules.
Reactive support for zero-day security attacks against the Firewalls in a counter-defensive mode to withstand and sustain operations
safely and without impact.
Must qualify for and maintain authority to drive on County business.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Two or more Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) Certifications
Requires a two (2) year degree from an accredited trade technical or vocational school college or university with major coursework in computer science or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires four (4) years in supporting users and analyzing computer systems or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
None.
Preferences
Fortinet Certified Expert (FCX)DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Provides design procurement implementation and administration of the network infrastructure - routers switches and plans; provides procurement implementation and administration of firewalls.
Completes ad-hoc projects based on end user and Information Technology (IT) analyst needs including troubleshooting and updating and maintaining file systems.
Performs change control tasks including implementing and updating firewall access for applications as needed by application analysts; launches and implements any new technologies approved by management and special task force; studies investigates reviews and recommends implementation of evolving and emerging technologies.
Performs analyses of systems designs develops applications and documents workflow and processes; reviews peer-reviewed and professional material in digital and paper formats to keep up with the latest trends in the technology community.
Provides systems administration for Firewall and Edge Security communications products. patch installation and upgrade maintenance; installs configures and manages computer security and virus removal.
This position may require localized travel throughout Broward County for the purposes of field services or onsite visits for items that cannot be supported remotely.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs medium work that involves walking standing stooping or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill adeptness and speed in the use of fingers hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to electrical shocks.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
- Tech Savvy
Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Is an early adopter of new technologies technical skills and capabilities that improve performance. Regularly experiments with and leverages technologies and tools to substantially improve performance.- Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.- Cultivates Innovation
Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Constantly looks for new ideas and innovative ways of doing things; makes the effort to get involved in new areas. Offers original ideas and promising new solutions.- Action Oriented
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm. Takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.- Plans and Aligns
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.- Courage
Steps up to address difficult issues saying what needs to be said. Shares own ideas and points of view openly regardless of potential criticism or risk; shows conviction when faced with adversity and challenges; raises difficult topics to be sure they are addressed.- Self-Development
Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Demonstrates strong commitment to own development by continuously updating knowledge skills and abilities. Shows strong enthusiasm for seeking learning opportunities.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore if you require assistance due to a disability please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at or email to make an accommodation request.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster such as a hurricane or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics gift and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public co-workers elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status political affiliation familial status sexual orientation pregnancy or gender identity and expression.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
