Specific Requirements:  
·  Minimum of 4 years experience designing, implementing, and supporting solutions for network, firewall, and UNIX environments.
·  Extensive hands-on experience with CheckPoint and Juniper products.
·  Extensive knowledge and experience with network protocols and concepts including: SSH, FTP, Telnet, TCP/IP, TCP/IP addressing schemes, Network Address Translation (NAT), Domain Name Services (DNS), and routing (OSPF and BGP).
·  Extensive experience with various security practices and products including: OS hardening, encryption methods, virus protection, etc.
·  Demonstrated experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco switches and routers.  Cisco certifications preferred.
·  Proven ability to interpret output from network traffic analysis tools such as Sniffer, Etherpeak, and TCP dump.
·  Practical knowledge of various local and wide area network infrastructure including: Ethernet, VPN, Frame Relay, the ANX network, Point to Point Circuits.
·  Effective interpersonal and consulting skills to be used to align client needs tactical and strategic solutions.
·  Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic team environment.
·  Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary for clear definition of scope, technical solutions, project deliverables, appropriate system documentation and client communication.
·  Proven skills in planning, estimating, organizing, and project management methodology.
·  Experience with Tripwire, Gauntlet, PGP, Solaris, Sendmail, proxy servers, VPN devices, and remote access technologies is preferred.
·  Bachelor’s Degree in related field and/or 4 + years of related experience is required