Senior Firewall Engineer

Overview

On Site
Contract - Independent

Skills

Network Design
Enterprise Networks
Virtual Private Network
Root Cause Analysis
High Availability
Incident Management
Collaboration
Regulatory Compliance
Management
Network Security
Data Centers
Computer Science
Information Technology
Network
Cisco Certifications
Analytical Skill
Communication
Documentation
Microsoft Azure
ARM
Terraform
Palo Alto
ASA
Cisco PIX
Network Engineering
Firewall
Cloud Computing
Computer Networking
Privacy
Marketing

Job Details

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Salary: Depends on Experience
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Senior Firewall Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and resilient network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. This role emphasizes deep expertise in firewall technologies, network segmentation, and Azure networking services to support enterprise-grade systems and regulatory compliance.

This job will have the following responsibilities:
  • Engineer and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including Networks, Firewalls, VPN, and Azure Network Security services.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis to ensure high availability and performance.
  • Participate in on-call rotation and incident response activities as needed.
  • Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure network configurations align with regulatory and internal standards.
  • Manage Azure networking components such as Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, and ExpressRoute.
  • Lead the engineering and implementation of firewall policies, rule sets, and segmentation strategies across data centers and cloud platforms.

Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., Azure Network Engineer Associate, PCNSE, CCNP Security).
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and micro-segmentation strategies.
  • Proficiency in Azure networking services and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform).
  • Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto or Cisco ASA firewalls.
  • 7+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years focused on firewall technologies and cloud networking.

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