Firewall Engineer

As a Firewall Engineer, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our network infrastructure. Your expertise in Firewall technologies, networking concepts, and security protocols will be instrumental in protecting our digital assets. You will work closely with IT and SOC teams to design, implement, and maintain robust Firewall solutions, ensuring the highest standards of security and compliance. Join our client in our mission to create a safer digital world!

Description

General information:

Title: Firewall Engineer

Start: ASAP

Contract: B2B within EU

Location: Fully remote within EU

Key Knowledge Areas

Firewall Technologies:

• Understanding of different types of Firewalls (hardware, software, cloud-based).
• Current use at our client: Checkpoint OnPrem and Cloud Guard.

Networking Concepts:

• TCP/IP, UDP, and OSI model.
• IP Addressing and subnetting.
• VLANs, VPNs, NAT (Network Address Translation), and PAT.
• Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).

Security Protocols and Standards:

• SSL/TLS, IPSec, HTTPS, SSH.
• Authentication mechanisms: RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, etc.
• Security frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.

Threat Analysis:

• Knowledge of cyber threats like malware, DDoS attacks, phishing, and ransomware.
• Intrusion prevention and detection systems (IPS/IDS).
• Threat intelligence platforms and zero-day vulnerabilities.

Firewall Rules and Policies:

• Creating, auditing, and optimizing access control lists (ACLs).
• Managing zones and security policies.
• Application-layer filtering and deep packet inspection.

Monitoring and Logging:

• Familiarity with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, etc.).
• Analyzing logs and reports to identify security incidents.
• Log correlation for incident response.

OT (Operational Technology) Security:

• Understanding of OT environments and their unique security requirements.
• Implementing security measures for industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA systems.

Micro-Segmentation:

• Knowledge of micro-segmentation techniques to enhance network security.
• Implementing micro-segmentation to isolate and protect critical assets.

Key Tasks of a Firewall Engineer :

Firewall Deployment and Configuration:

• Design and implement Firewall solutions based on organizational needs.
• Configure Firewall rules, VPNs, and NAT policies.

Access Control Management:

• Regularly update and optimize access control rules.
• Perform risk analysis of current policies.

Security Monitoring and Incident Response:

• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents.

Maintenance and Upgrades:

• Regular firmware and patch updates for Firewall devices.
• Migrate configurations during hardware/software upgrades.

Troubleshooting:

• Diagnose connectivity or performance issues related to Firewalls.
• Resolve misconfigurations and rule conflicts.

Collaboration:

• Work with IT teams to align Firewall policies with network architecture.
• Assist SOC teams during cybersecurity incidents.

Employee Value Proposition

Collaborate with cross-functional and highly skilled teams

Remote position

Job Title: Firewall Engineer

Location: Visp, Switzerland

Job Type: Contract

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