<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><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>