Link Technologies
Link Technologies

Sr. Firewall Engineer

Carson City or Las Vegas, NV, US • Posted 3 days ago • Updated 3 hours ago
Full Time
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Skills

  • IT Consulting
  • Engineering Support
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Business Operations
  • Partnership
  • Sustainability
  • Firewall Administration
  • Cloud Security
  • Network Design
  • Security Controls
  • Documentation
  • Network
  • Standard Operating Procedure
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Auditing
  • Risk Management
  • Network Security
  • Fortinet
  • Palo Alto
  • Management
  • Firewall
  • Optimization
  • Cloud Computing
  • Network Protocols
  • Virtual Private Network
  • Incident Management
  • Technical Writing
  • Collaboration
  • Law

Summary

  • JOB-7737
  • Sr. Firewall Engineer
  • Carson City or Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Link Technologies (LinkTechConsulting.com), a Las Vegas-based IT consulting firm, is currently seeking a Sr. Firewall Engineer to join our team for a contract opportunity.

    Senior Firewall Engineer to provide dedicated management, administration, and engineering support for its hybrid network security environment. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operation and continuous improvement of on-premises Fortinet firewalls and will also support Palo Alto Prisma SASE (cloud-delivered NGFW) as part of the agency's evolving cloud security architecture. The engineer will ensure firewall policies are properly designed, implemented, maintained, and documented to support secure and reliable business operations.

    Currently engaged in a firewall modernization effort in partnership with a vendor, and this role will work closely with vendor engineering resources during implementation. The Senior Firewall Engineer will play a key role in operationalizing, maintaining, and supporting the environment post-implementation, ensuring long-term sustainability, performance, and security of firewall services.

    This position serves as the primary technical resource for firewall management, addressing a current gap in ownership and operational consistency. The contractor will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of firewall rules, including intake, review, implementation, validation, and periodic cleanup to reduce risk and eliminate unnecessary or outdated access. The role also includes monitoring firewall performance and security events, supporting incident response efforts, and ensuring timely resolution of network security issues.

    In addition to operational responsibilities, the Senior Firewall Engineer will provide architectural guidance for network security across both on-premises and cloud environments. This includes designing and maintaining network segmentation, supporting secure connectivity for applications and users, and contributing to the maturation of cloud security capabilities, including SASE where applicable. The engineer will work closely with network, infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure firewall policies align with business needs while maintaining strong security controls.

    A critical component of this role is documentation and process maturity. The contractor will develop and maintain clear, audit-ready documentation including firewall rules, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures. They will also support compliance efforts by aligning configurations with established security best practices and assisting with audit and risk mitigation activities.

    Required Skills

    • 7+ years of hands-on experience in firewall engineering and network security operations
    • Strong experience managing Fortinet (FortiGate) firewalls in an enterprise environment
    • Experience with Palo Alto technologies is a plus; Prisma SASE or cloud-delivered firewall experience preferred but not required
    • Proven ability to manage firewall rule lifecycles, including design, implementation, and optimization
    • Experience working in hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud)
    • Solid understanding of network protocols, segmentation, VPNs, and secure access design
    • Ability to analyze logs, troubleshoot issues, and support incident response activities
    • Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation and operational procedures
    • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across technical teams and business units
    • Certifications are a plus but not required; practical, hands-on experience is prioritized


    Link Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law.
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  • Dice Id: linktech
  • Position Id: JOB-7737
  • Posted 3 days ago

Company Info

About Link Technologies

Founded in 2000, Link Technologies is a certified SDB, DBE, WOSB, and 8(a) Graduate company delivering customized IT and cybersecurity solutions to top commercial, government and hospitality clients. Specializing in infrastructure development, PCI compliance, QSA audits, and end-to-end project management, Link Technologies provides cost-effective, scalable solutions that align with their core values: Client Focus, Quality, and Satisfaction.

 

Link Technologies provides highly qualified professionals to take care of evolving client need in an industry with rigorous standards, enabling organizations to focus on what matters most: their core business. We operate our own fully managed Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC), providing around-the-clock monitoring, SIEM services, and Tier 1 & 2 Help Desk support—all managed in-house to ensure quality, accountability, and rapid response.

 

Quality isn’t an add-on: it’s a standard. At Link Technologies, we believe every engagement, no matter how complex, should be executed with precision and consistency. The Link Technologies team is committed to delivering exceptional results the first time, every time. This commitment to quality is the foundation of our continued success and the driving force behind everything we do

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