Proxy & Firewall Engineer

MatchPoint Solutions is a fast-growing young energetic global IT-Engineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber Robinhood Netflix Airbnb Google Sephora and more! More recently we have expanded to working internationally in Canada China Ireland UK Brazil and India. Through our culture of innovation we inspire build and deliver business results from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industry-specific best practices and expertise.

We are excited to be continuously expanding our team. If you are interested in this position please send over your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Title: Proxy & Firewall Engineer

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Charlotte NC 28278

Pay rate: $65 - $70/hr on W2

We are seeking one experienced Proxy & Firewall Engineer for a minimum 6month engagement to support our enterprise network security environment. This role will focus on proxy and firewall technologies traffic analysis and correlation across external connections between us and third party entities.

The ideal candidate will bring strong hands on experience with proxy/firewall platforms deep Splunk and logging expertise and the ability to analyze network traffic to improve security posture visibility and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Traffic Analysis & Correlation

• Analyze external network traffic between us and thirdparty partners.
• Correlate network traffic with application behavior to identify patterns risks and anomalies.
• Use Splunk to analyze logs and support traffic correlation and investigation. Application & Traffic Flow Visibility
• Identify traffic flows and associate them with specific applications.
• Correlate Splunk data with router proxy and firewall activity to trace traffic from network devices through applications. Proxy & Firewall Support
• Support and optimize proxy and firewall platforms including Fortinet and Bluecoat.
• Assist with troubleshooting policy tuning and security rule evaluation. Routing & Network Fundamentals
• Demonstrate a working understanding of routing and switching concepts.
• Troubleshoot routing issues and provide informed recommendations when needed. Architecture & Optimization
• Provide architectural recommendations based on traffic analysis and security findings.
• Identify opportunities to improve network design performance and security controls. Reconciliation & Tool Alignment
• Review and reconcile existing applications tools and security configurations.
• Recommend improvements or new solutions to enhance network efficiency and security. Threat Detection & Analysis
• Detect and correlate network activity to identify potential security threats.
• Leverage Splunk and related tools to support incident analysis and proactive monitoring. Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations application flows and security controls.
• Produce reports on traffic patterns findings and optimization recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience with proxy and firewall technologies specifically Fortinet and Bluecoat.
• Advanced proficiency in Splunk including log analysis and traffic correlation.
• Familiarity with Skyhigh Web Gateway (formerly Trellix/McAfee).
• Working knowledge of Cisco and/or Arista configurations including:
  • BGP
  • Static Routing
  • Prefix Lists
  • Route Maps
  • VPNs
  • Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• Solid understanding of routing and switching fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a regulated enterprise environment as well as collaboratively within a team.

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