Senior Firewall Engineer - 3664541

• Posted 4 days ago • Updated 10 hours ago
Full Time
USD $80.00 - 88.00 per hour
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Job Details

Skills

  • Security Policy
  • Cloud Computing
  • Security Controls
  • IT Management
  • Research
  • Network Security
  • Documentation
  • Internal Control
  • Management
  • Palo Alto
  • Systems Design
  • Infrastructure Architecture
  • Access Control
  • Policy Administration
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Network
  • Routing
  • Computer Networking
  • Banking
  • Health Care
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Mentorship
  • CISSP
  • CheckPoint
  • Firewall

Summary

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Senior Firewall Engineer position! This is a 12+ month contract and will be remote in the United States.

This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Design, implement, and manage Checkpoint and/or Palo Alto firewall infrastructure across the enterprise environment
  • Build and maintain firewall rule sets, ensuring proper segmentation, access control, and security policy enforcement
  • Architect and support Azure network and firewall solutions, including virtual network gateways and cloud-based security controls
  • Collaborate with technology management, senior engineers, and support teams to design and execute technical solutions
  • Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to research, test, and implement new or expanded network security systems
  • Mentor and coach less experienced engineers, reviewing their documentation, proposals, and proposed changes
  • Analyze routing and network traffic patterns, applying strong understanding of VGP and related protocols to optimize firewall operations
  • Ensure adherence to risk, regulatory, and internal control standards, escalating risk-related issues to management as needed
  • Maintain a strong working knowledge of vendor technologies, industry best practices, and evolving networking standards

What You'll Need to Have
  • Experience as a Senior Firewall Engineer.
  • Hands-on experience with Checkpoint Firewall (preferred) or a strong background with other enterprise firewalls such as Palo Alto
  • Experience with Aviatrix also requested.
  • 8+ years of combined education and/or work experience in systems design, engineering, or infrastructure architecture
  • Proven experience with firewall rule engineering, network segmentation, and access control policy management
  • Strong understanding of Azure networking and firewall technologies, including virtual network gateways
  • Solid understanding of routing, virtual gateway protocol (VGP), and core networking concepts
  • Enterprise-level experience within a highly-regulated industry such as banking, healthcare, or defense
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into structured, high-quality technical implementations
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and mentor junior engineers
  • CISSP, Checkpoint Firewall, or Aviatrix certifications are a plus but not required

Pay Range: $80-88/hr

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  • Position Id: 705bf50655024c50f7892c7e38ebb144
  • Posted 4 days ago
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