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CTG is seeking to fill a Senior Firewall Engineer opening for our client in Richmond, VA.

**Location:** Richmond, VA (must be within 1 hour driving distance or willing to relocate)

**Duration:** Client Permanent Placement

Duties:

+ Implement and maintain firewall policies based on input from the Information Security Team

+ Serve as a liaison between the Information Security and Networking teams, ensuring alignment and communication

+ Collaborate with the PMO and system owners to define firewall requirements and document communication flows

+ Advise partners on B2B VPN setups; document VPN configurations and associated traffic

+ Maintain up-to-date communication design documents for systems crossing firewall boundaries

+ Assist in troubleshooting systems by analyzing firewall logs and interpreting TCP/IP packet captures

+ Keep firewall appliances current, including OS versions, antivirus signatures, threat databases, and licenses

+ Stay updated on emerging firewall technologies; evaluate and recommend enhancements

+ Perform firewall hardware replacements and system upgrades as necessary

+ Monitor Service Desk tickets; own or delegate firewall-related issues accordingly

+ Participate in the Technical Review Board and Change Advisory Board processes

+ Ensure effective communication with all IT areas and business departments

+ Conduct research on firewall technologies, protocols, and standards to support IT strategies

+ Establish and uphold SLAs for network connectivity and uptime

+ Support adherence to administrative procedures and directives

+ Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Information Systems

Skills:

+ Expert-level knowledge of Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PCNSE certification preferred)

+ Strong understanding of networking systems, protocols, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN technologies

+ Skilled with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools

+ Ability to record and interpret TCP/IP packet captures

+ Familiarity with automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Java, Perl) is a plus

+ Effective communicator, able to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams

+ Leadership and mentoring abilities, with a willingness to guide junior engineers

Experience:

+ Minimum 6 years of experience working with Palo Alto Networks firewalls

+ 2+ years of team leadership experience preferred

+ Healthcare industry experience is preferred

+ SD-WAN and Prisma experience are nice to have

Education:

+ Relevant Bachelor's degree preferred

+ Cisco CCNA or equivalent knowledge preferred

+ Microsoft certifications a plus

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 **[email protected]** . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $115,000 to $126,000. 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.