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L4 Network Firewall Engineer.

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Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Pyramid Consulting, Inc., is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Immediate need for a talented

L4 Network Firewall Engineer.

This is a

6+ months contract

opportunity with long-term potential and is located in

Columbus, IN (Hybrid) . Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:

25-89354 Pay Range:

$40 - $45/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities

Configure, deploy, and manage enterprise firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, Cisco ASA, or similar).

Implement Layer 4 (Transport Layer) security controls, including port-based filtering, session control, and stateful inspection.

Perform firewall rule analysis, optimization, and policy cleanup to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

Troubleshoot complex network connectivity issues using advanced packet capture and traffic analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, TCPdump).

Design and maintain secure network architectures for on-premises and cloud (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) environments.

Conduct change management and participate in network security reviews, audits, and risk assessments.

Collaborate with network operations, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure system reliability and security compliance.

Maintain documentation for network topology, configurations, and standard operating procedures.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience

5+ years of experience in network engineering or network security roles.

Strong hands-on experience with enterprise-grade firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, Cisco Firepower).

In-depth understanding of Layer 4 protocols (TCP/UDP) and session management concepts.

Expertise in routing, switching, VPNs (IPSec/SSL), NAT, and network segmentation.

Familiarity with network monitoring, SIEM tools, and security best practices.

Experience with incident response and firewall log analysis.

Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Strong communication and documentation skills.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Contract

Job function Information Technology

Industries Software Development

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