Firewall Engineer (W2 Only)

Hybrid in Dallas, TX, US • Posted 19 hours ago • Updated 19 hours ago
Contract W2
12 Months
Hybrid
$50 - $60/hr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Fortinet
  • firewall
  • Cisco
  • Palo Alto
  • Check Point
  • SD-WAN
  • FortiGate
  • FortiManager
  • FortiAnalyzer
  • Azure Firewall

Summary

Must Have Skills:
  • Fortinet certifications (NSE 4, NSE 5, NSE 7) and/or cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Security Engineer Associate).
  • Experience with other firewall platforms (e.g., Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco) for broader context.
  • Knowledge of SD-WAN, IPS, and application control in cloud and on-premises environments.
  • Expertise in Fortinet FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, Azure Firewall, Azure NSGs, and AWS Network Firewall/Security Groups.
  • Strong understanding of IPsec/SSL VPNs, stateful inspection, and Layer 3/4/7 firewall capabilities.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native tools (e.g., AWS VPC Flow Logs, Azure Monitor) and network monitoring solutions.
  • Proficiency in configuring and managing Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, Azure Firewalls, Azure NSGs, and AWS Security Groups/Network Firewall.
  • Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP/S), security concepts (zero trust, segmentation), and cloud networking (VPCs, VNETs
  • Expertise in troubleshooting complex firewall issues using CLI, packet analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark), and cloud-native logging (e.g., AWS VPC Flow Logs, Azure Monitor).
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and their application to firewall policies

Flex Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency with AlgoSec for unified security policy management across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
  • Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) for automating firewall rule deployments or audits.
  • Advanced experience with AlgoSec s Security Management Suite, including AutoDiscovery, BusinessFlow, and FireFlow for end-to-end policy management.
  • Experience with traffic simulation, risk assessment, and policy compliance tools in AlgoSec.
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  • Dice Id: 10128873
  • Position Id: 72487
  • Posted 19 hours ago
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