Firewall Administrator

Firewall Administrator

Akkodis is seeking a Contractor job with a client in Irving, TX. Ideal candidates have experience in firewall administration, deep knowledge of Forti Gate firewalls and network security protocols.

Rate Range: $37/hour to $43/hour; negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location and other factors.

• Maintain network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls) and software, including multi‑user applications and servers.
• Implement and oversee security measures such as firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, and VPNs to protect against unauthorized access.
• Configure and manage routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Resolve network connectivity issues, hardware/software problems, and provide technical assistance to end‑users.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for network configurations, policies, and procedures.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 6–8+ years of experience in firewall administration and network security.
• Good knowledge of Forti Gate firewalls and migration.
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and switching.
• Familiarity with firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and security protocols.
• Scripting experience with Power Shell or Python for efficiency.
• Ability to use tools to track and optimize network health.

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact with internal/external clients and handle escalations.
• ITIL knowledge.

If you are interested in this role, please click APPLY NOW or contact for questions.

Pay Details: $37.00 to $43.00 per hour.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401(k) plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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