Firewall Engineer

Firewall Specialist

We are seeking a Firewall Specialist to join our Information Security & Networking team in a leading defense organization.

This role requires hands-on expertise in managing enterprise firewall systems, defining and enforcing security policies, and troubleshooting complex networking and security issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administration, maintenance, and upgrades of enterprise Firewall systems (e.g., Check Point, Fortinet, Palo Alto).
• Configuration hardening in alignment with organizational security policies.
• Investigating suspicious traffic and responding to security incidents.
• Designing and implementing new network security solutions.
• Participating in secure network architecture planning.
• Collaborating closely with Networking, Infrastructure, and SOC teams.

Requirements:

• 2–4 years of proven experience with enterprise firewall systems.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS, VPN, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with NAT, VPN, QoS, policies, and rule configuration.
• Practical expertise with at least one leading Firewall technology: Check Point / Palo Alto / Fortinet.
• Knowledge of information security standards and regulations (ISO27001, NIST, GDPR – advantage).
• Experience in writing security specifications/policies – advantage.
• Scripting knowledge (Bash / Python) – strong advantage.