Firewall Engineer

Required Skills:

• Design and configure firewalls to protect IT systems and networks from external and internal threats
• Implement and enforce security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Monitor network traffic and security logs to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure the secure integration and operation of all IT systems and applications
• Participate in incident management and response activities to contain and address security incidents
• Conduct periodic security assessments to identify and address security gaps and risks
• Provide technical guidance and support to other IT teams as needed

Desired Skills:

• Expertise in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting firewalls and related security technologies such as VPNs, IDS/IPS, web application firewalls, etc. Experience and knowledge of firewall platforms such as Check Point, Juniper, and Cisco ASA would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge in TUFIN Firewall management tool.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, VPN, VLAN, ACL, and DNS, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to network connectivity.
• Deep understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks, and should be familiar with security concepts such as risk management, access control, network segmentation, and security policy enforcement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills that will enable them to quickly identify and resolve complex security issues, such as DDoS attacks, malware infections, or network breaches.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, and CCNP in networking or security disciplines would be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams comprising of network engineers, security analysts, system administrators, and business stakeholders.
• Experience with network firewalls and rule configuration for Cisco devices and Tufin/BlueCat
• Good communication skills in dealing with Telecommunications engineers and business owners
• Consult with other members of the project team and develop requirements documentation
• Review firewall rule sets and log analysis for inefficient, unneeded and unapproved rules Research problems and recommend solutions to improve firewall security
• Support a nationwide implementation of firewalls (Validate, test, and manage firewall rules)\
• Familiarity with network discovery tools (e.g. RedSeal)
• Experience with ServiceNow Change/Incident/Problem management (Work incident tickets and bridges)
• Experience in IPAM
• Experience with NetScaler
• Knowledge of NCRB requests/submissions
• Excellent Network skills

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in firewall engineering and network security
• Extensive knowledge of networking protocols and security policies
• Experience with firewall platforms such as Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, and Cisco ASA
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Certifications:

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, and CCNP are a plus

Education:

• 8 years of professional experience and a Bachelor of Arts/Science or equivalent degree in computer science or related area of study.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrate strong knowledge in at least three major technology areas.
• Technical expertise is sought after and provided to several projects/accounts.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of assigned technology and discipline area.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of corporate organization and policies.
• Advanced level business, technical, or functional knowledge.