Overview
Hybrid
$53 - $55
Contract - W2
Contract - 24 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Skills
Firewall Management
Palo Alto
Fortinet
Check Point
Firewall Configuration
Firewall Policy Management
Access Control
NAT Configuration
Network Security
Information Security Engineering
Security Compliance
Security Policy Design
Firewall Troubleshooting
Network Architecture
Network Design
Performance Monitoring
Rule Base Review
Network Protocols
Security Reporting
Security Standards
Vulnerability Mitigation
Secure Network Design
High Availability Networks
Security Tools
Infrastructure Security
Job Details
Job Title: Firewall Engineer (Information Security Engineering)
Location: Westlake, TX or Charlotte, NC
Employment Type: Contingent Resource Assignment
W2 Only
NO C2C
Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Firewall Engineer to support and enhance our network security infrastructure. You will work on configuring, managing, and optimizing firewalls while collaborating with security and network teams to ensure secure and reliable connectivity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Firewall Configuration & Management
- Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point).
- Policy Creation & Compliance
- Create and manage firewall rules, access control lists (ACLs), and NAT settings to meet security standards and business needs.
- Performance Tuning & Monitoring
- Regularly review firewall policies, remove outdated rules, and improve performance.
- Network Collaboration
- Work with network architects to design secure and scalable network solutions.
- Automation & Reporting
- Use scripting tools (e.g., Python, Bash) to automate policy updates and generate reports.
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in Information Security Engineering
- (or equivalent via consulting, training, military, or education)
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Check Point firewalls
- Strong knowledge of firewall policies, network protocols, and security best practices
- Familiar with automation/scripting and security reporting
EEO: Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.
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