Firewall Engineer

Job description

A Firewall Engineer designs, deploys, and manages an organization's network security infrastructure. Responsibilities include developing and enforcing security policies, managing VPNs, analyzing traffic logs, and troubleshooting connectivity issues. They also perform regular security audits to ensure compliance with organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Management: Design, deploy, and maintain Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) such as Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Check Point, or Fortinet.

Policy Configuration

Create, review, and manage firewall rules, NAT configurations, VPN tunnels, and security zones.

Incident Response & Analysis

Monitor firewall logs, investigate security alerts, and analyze network packets (e.g., using Wireshark) to identify anomalies.

Routing & Switching

Configure and manage network routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) in coordination with security devices to ensure optimal data flow.

Compliance & Auditing

Conduct regular security policy compliance assessments and maintain documentation for all firewall configurations.