<p><strong>Network Security Administrator</strong></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Network Security Administrator is responsible for protecting the organization’s network infrastructure through proactive monitoring, configuration, and management of next‑generation firewalls and related security technologies. This role focuses heavily on <strong>NGFW </strong>Next-Generation Firewalls, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity across enterprise environments. The specialist will be a key contributor to incident response, threat mitigation, and continuous improvement of security controls.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Firewall & Network Security Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Configure, manage, and maintain <strong>Next‑Generation Firewalls (NGFW)</strong>, including policies, objects, NAT rules, App‑ID, User‑ID, threat prevention profiles, and Remote access VPN, ACL’s, IDS/IPS policies.</li><li>Perform regular firewall rule reviews, cleanup, and optimization to improve performance and reduce risk.</li></ul><p><strong>Security Operations & Monitoring</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor network security alerts, traffic anomalies, and firewall logs using vendor specific tools, SIEM platforms, and packet capture utilities.</li><li>Investigate and remediate network‑based security incidents, coordinating with SOC or incident response teams as necessary.</li><li>Perform security event correlation and escalation following established SOPs.</li></ul><p><strong>Network Infrastructure Support</strong></p><ul><li>Support secure network connectivity across data centers, branch sites, cloud environments, and remote access solutions.</li><li>Troubleshoot layer 2/3 issues related to routing, switching, VPN tunnels, and connectivity impacts to security appliances.</li><li>Assist in deploying secure architectures for new network builds, migrations, and cloud integrations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>**** For Faster response on the position, please send a message to Jimmy Escobar on LinkedIn or send an email to Jimmy.Escobar@roberthalf(.com) with your resume. You can also call my office number at 424-270-9193****</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Info Sec Architect to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Los Angeles, California. This role involves safeguarding critical systems and networks while implementing robust security protocols to minimize risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies, firewall management, and cybersecurity strategies.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design, implement, and maintain advanced firewall solutions, including Checkpoint and Cisco ASA, to protect network integrity.</p><p>• Evaluate and enhance cloud-based security frameworks to ensure the secure deployment and operation of services.</p><p>• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate risks.</p><p>• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco technologies to optimize system performance and security.</p><p>• Develop and execute cybersecurity strategies to address potential threats and ensure compliance with industry standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement configuration management processes that streamline security operations.</p><p>• Perform AB testing to analyze the effectiveness of security measures and recommend improvements.</p><p>• Manage AWS technologies to strengthen cloud security and scalability.</p><p>• Provide expertise in cyber threat analysis and response to safeguard sensitive data.</p><p>• Document and maintain security protocols, procedures, and configurations for future reference.</p>
<p>We are hiring for an IT Consultant to own high‑visibility Infrastructure and End User Computing (EUC) escalations and serve as the primary liaison between delivery partners, executives, and business stakeholders. This role provides decision‑ready clarity to leadership, enforces vendor accountability, and ensures risks are clearly understood and actively managed. This is not a hands‑on delivery role, but a strategic leadership and escalation ownership position.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Own and manage high‑impact, executive‑visible escalations across Infrastructure and EUC domains.</p><p>· Hold strategic vendors, including Capgemini, accountable for delivery outcomes, commitments, and risk mitigation actions.</p><p>· Act as the primary onshore liaison for executives and business leaders, ensuring clear alignment and communication.</p><p>· Translate complex technical issues into business impact, risk posture, and actionable decision options.</p><p>· Deliver concise, leadership‑ready escalation updates, recommendations, and executive communication.</p><p>· Executive engagement and leadership‑level communications.</p><p>· Direct ownership of critical delivery risks and escalations.</p>