Ask ITC Inc. which is backed by a $500 million Microtek group company, provides an industry leading blend of technology, business consulting, and outsourcing services. Ask IT is a minority-owed enterprise; it has been founded on providing the highest quality possible and on the devotion to customer satisfaction.
Role Name: Firewall Specialist
Duration: 12+ Months
Location: Raleigh, NC
REQUIRED:
• Advanced experience with enterprise and data center security policy design and deployment using Cisco ASA firewalls, specifically Cisco ASA appliances and HA (high availability active/standby) environments. 2+ years advanced level hands-on experience.
• Proficient operational configuration and support of site-to-site VPN solutions using Cisco ASA firewalls.
• Proficient operational support of Cisco ASA firewall operating system upgrades, specifically to ASA IOS version 8.4 and beyond, and experience demonstrating ability to manage scheduling of upgrades of 120+ ASA firewalls across the state.
• Moderate familiarity with current network technologies and equipment, particularly data center LAN and WAN environments.
• Experience with structured change management processes.
• Ability to manage tasks and meet schedules.
• Must have good organizational and English communication skills, written and oral.
• Must have excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to accommodate occasional regional travel.
PREFERRED:
• A minimum of 7 years direct hands-on experience with Cisco ASA firewall products.
• Prefer experience with Firemon.
• Prefer experience with QRadar.
• Experience installing, configuring and operating Cisco ACS 5.x.
• Currently active CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, or CISSP certifications, expiration within past 2 years.
• Currently active CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert) Security certification, or expiration within past 5 years.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- Advanced experience with enterprise and data center security policy design and deployment using Cisco ASA firewalls (2+ years hands-on)
- Operational configuration and support of site-to-site VPN solutions using Cisco ASA firewalls
- Operational support of Cisco ASA firewall operating system upgrades, specifically to ASA IOS version 8.4 and beyond, and ability to manage scheduling of upgrades of 120+ ASA firewalls
- Moderate familiarity with current network technologies and equipment, particularly data center LAN and WAN environments
- Experience with structured change management processes
- Ability to manage tasks and meet schedules
- Good organizational and English communication skills, written and oral
- Excellent customer service and teamwork skills
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Willingness to accommodate occasional regional travel
- A minimum of 7 years direct hands-on experience with Cisco ASA firewall products
- Experience with Firemon
- Experience with QRadar
- Experience installing, configuring and operating Cisco ACS 5.x
- Currently active CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, or CISSP certifications (or expired within past 2 years)
- Currently active CCIE Security certification (or expired within past 5 years)
What We Do
Ask IT Consulting Inc. is a global information technology management firm founded in 2008 and headquartered in Holtsville, NY. The company specializes in providing comprehensive technology and workforce solutions, including IT consulting, talent management, and digital services. Their expertise extends to cybersecurity, cloud computing, and IT staffing, focusing on delivering tailored, innovative, and effective solutions to meet the unique objectives of their diverse clients.
