CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Network Specialist with deep expertise in network security and firewall management to help safeguard and scale our global IT infrastructure. In this high-impact, hands-on role, you’ll lead the design, configuration, and monitoring of Palo Alto and Azure firewalls, enabling secure connectivity across on-premises and cloud environments.

You’ll collaborate closely with Security and Infrastructure teams to ensure our systems remain resilient against evolving threats, while serving as a subject matter expert in network security best practices.

The ideal candidate will:

• Design, implement, manage, and optimize enterprise firewalls, VPNs, and network security policies.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network performance and security issues.
• Partner with the Information Security team to align firewall rules with compliance and risk standards.
• Work with Infrastructure and Application teams to ensure secure connectivity for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership during incidents.
• Stay ahead of emerging network security threats and recommend innovative solutions.
• Evaluate and deploy next-generation firewall (NGFW) and security solutions.
• Recommend and implement automation for firewall and network security operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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