Firewall EngineerLocation: Tampa, FL, 33601
Hybrid-Contract to hire.
Job Description:
The Firewall Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining firewall solutions for our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of network security principles and experience with various firewall technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement firewall solutions to protect the organization's network
- Monitor and maintain firewall systems to ensure optimal performance and security
- Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure firewall solutions are integrated with other systems
- Stay up-to-date with the latest firewall technologies and security threats
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for firewall-related issues
- Develop and maintain documentation related to firewall solutions and configurations
- Hands-on expertise with enterprise firewall technologies such as Palo Alto Networks, Cisco Firepower, Check Point, Fortinet, or equivalent solutions.
- Experience implementing SD-WAN, VPN configurations, and cloud-based firewall solutions (e.g., Azure Firewall, AWS Security Groups).
- In-depth knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.
- Familiarity with intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and cybersecurity threat intelligence.
- Experience with automation and scripting tools such as Python, Ruby, or equivalent.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in network security and firewall engineering
- Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices
- Experience with various firewall technologies, such as Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, and Fortinet
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team