NYC DOITT-85825Y0971-7-858-0541A - FIREWALL CONSULTANT POS 2 (RI0507A) at Voyatek in BROOKLYN, New York

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Full Time NYC DOITT-85825Y0971-7-858-0541A - FIREWALL CONSULTANT POS 2 (RI0507A)

Brooklyn, NY



Outcomes. Delivered.



Voyatek, formerly GCOM Software and OnCore Consulting, delivers outcome-driven technology solutions to public sector agencies and higher education institutions nationwide.


For example, our technology:

• Facilitates access to nutritious food for children of mothers participating in the WIC program


• Supports first responders in reducing opioid overdoses within their communities


• Empowers colleges and universities to identify and thwart financial aid fraud


• Equips teachers with valuable insights to identify students requiring additional support


• Enhances efficiency for state tax agencies, leading to 99% faster return processing and quicker refunds for taxpayers

With a focus on Tax & Revenue, Health & Human Services, and Justice & Public Safety, Voyatek combines the scale to support large complex projects with the agility and accessibility of a boutique solutions provider. Together, Voyatek and its customers work to improve population wellbeing, create safer communities, and foster a thriving economy.


We're more than a technology company -- we're an outcomes company.


We encourage our employees to think differently, ask tough questions, and relentlessly pursue what's best for our customers and the residents they serve.


We believe that the value of technology is defined by its human impact. If you agree, you've come to the right place.


Voyatek is seeking applicants to occupy the position of Firewall Consultant POS 2 within our NYC Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (NYC DOITT) team located in Brooklyn, NY.



Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in design meetings and reviews from a security and network perspective on assigned priority projects.


• Propose networking security architecture to meet the business requirements and while adhering to OTI's best practices guidelines.


• Collaborate with OTI's Architect teams for developing operable solutions for Citywide requirements.


• Complete all requirements for installing new network or firewall devices.


• Follow OTI process for new devices provisioning of integrated systems.


• Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including configuration, administration, deployment, and migration.


• Experience with Next-Gen Firewalls, Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud, Panorama, and/or Global Protect is also desirable.


• Follow OTI's established procedures to successfully replace firewalls and firewall rules.


• Solid understanding of network security, NGFW, SASE, SD-WAN, CASB, Proxy, DLP, and BYOD solutions.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Minimum 13 years of experience in the field of networking, network security and firewalls


• Must have hands-on experience with Palo Alto


• Deep understanding and experience of DNS, NTP, BGP and other critical infrastructure protocols.


• Must understand BGP, MPLS, OSPF, IS-IS routing protocols in a large environment.


• Deep understanding on routing, load balancing and networking infrastructure.

Desired Qualifications:

• Hands on experience in Cisco, Checkpoint and Palo Alto firewall technology


• Additional experience in the field of load balancing.


• Good project management skills


• Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects

We encourage you to apply if you think you are a good fit for us. Check out our career website for all open positions!


The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. This includes, but is not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and geographic location. At Voyatek, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current hourly range is $70.00 to $80.00.


As part of our commitment to maintaining a compliant workplace, all final candidates will undergo and must pass a comprehensive background screening prior to starting work. This screening may include, but is not limited to, verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant checks. For certain positions, additional client-specific background screenings may be required in the future, in accordance with client requirements.


Voyatek does significant work with Federal and State tax and revenue authorities. If applicable, hires for these projects will be required to obtain a Federal Public Trust Clearance (Moderate Background Investigation). This clearance process may start upon offer acceptance; however, this clearance must be obtained prior to working on these projects.


Voyatek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status or domestic violence victim status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, job assignment/placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, rates of pay or other compensation, internship, and training. Apply Now