Firewall Architect
Firewall Architect
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Job Description
Qualifications:
1. Education:
o Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related field.
o Equivalent work experience of 10 years in lieu of a degree.
2. Certifications (Preferred/Required):
o Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
o Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
o Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
o Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
o Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) certifications
3. Experience:
o 7 years of experience in network security firewall architecture and design.
o Handson experience with enterprise firewall technologies such as Palo Alto Networks Cisco Firepower Check Point Fortinet or similar.
o Knowledge of network protocols including TCP/IP DNS DHCP and routing protocols (e.g. OSPF BGP).
o Experience with firewall rule management and optimization.
o Familiarity with SDWAN VPNs and cloudbased firewall solutions (e.g. Azure Firewall AWS Security Groups).
4. Technical Skills:
o Proficient in designing implementing and managing firewalls in complex environments.
o Deep understanding of firewall rule lifecycle management segmentation and policy enforcement.
o Knowledge of intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and threat intelligence.
o Scripting and automation experience using Python Ansible or similar tools.
o Understanding of compliance standards (e.g. PCI DSS NERC CIP ISO 27001).
5. Soft Skills:
o Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
o Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
o Team collaboration and leadership skills for crossfunctional projects.
Job Duties:
1. Design and Architecture:
Develop and maintain firewall architecture standards for onpremises cloud and hybrid environments.
Design secure network segmentation strategies to minimize risk and limit attack surfaces.
Collaborate with stakeholders to create tailored firewall solutions aligned with business objectives.
2. Implementation and Management:
Oversee the deployment configuration and maintenance of enterprise firewalls.
Manage firewall policies ensuring they are optimized for security and performance.
Implement and monitor access control rules to enforce least privilege principles.
3. Security and Risk Management:
Conduct firewall audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Analyze network traffic and identify potential vulnerabilities or misconfigurations.
Implement intrusion prevention systems and other measures to protect against threats.
4. Troubleshooting and Support:
Investigate and resolve firewallrelated issues providing advanced support to operations teams.
Monitor performance metrics and optimize firewall configurations as needed.
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for firewall technologies during incident response.
5. Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain detailed documentation of firewall configurations rule sets and changes.
Generate reports on firewall health performance and security incidents for stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance and training to IT teams and endusers.
6. Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
Stay current with emerging firewall technologies and threat landscapes.
Evaluate and recommend new tools or solutions to enhance the organizations network security posture.
Develop and implement automation for routine firewall management tasks.
7. Collaboration:
Partner with network security and application teams to align firewall solutions with broader IT strategies.
Employment Type
Full Time
