Firewall Engineer - TX, NC, AZ

Job#: 3026394

Job Description:
Client: Financial Services
Team: TBA
Job Title: Information Security Engineer 4 - Firewall Engineer
Approved Locations:

• Irving, TX
• Charlotte, NC
• Chandler, AZ

Location Tier: Zone 2
Bill Rate: $69 - $74
Top Requirements:

Strong Palo Alto firewall engineering experience

Strong Fortinet firewall engineering experience

Experience working within a large enterprise environment

Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, and TCP/IP fundamentals

Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)

Ability to perform hands-on firewall engineering - not a policy admin role

Nice to Have:

Experience with enterprise security tooling and network infrastructure

Experience supporting large firewall migrations or complex rulebase cleanups

Understanding of automation frameworks for firewall operations

Experience with next-generation firewall features (IPS/IDS, SSL decryption, threat profiles)

Job Summary:

The Information Security Engineer 4 will support complex and large-scale firewall engineering initiatives across the enterprise. This role requires deep expertise in Palo Alto and/or Fortinet firewalls, strong routing and network protocol knowledge, and the ability to evaluate multi-factor security engineering challenges. The engineer will analyze complex network security issues, propose solutions, implement firewall configurations, support deployment efforts, and collaborate closely with security and infrastructure teams. This position requires hands-on engineering ability - not policy administration - and the capacity to support long-term, large-scale network security strategies.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Engineer and implement firewall changes across Palo Alto and/or Fortinet technologies

Troubleshoot complex network security issues across large enterprise environments

Analyze routing, protocols, NAT, ACLs, VPN configurations, and segmentation requirements

Build, test, and deploy firewall configurations in production and non-production environments

Evaluate and resolve escalated firewall, routing, or connectivity issues

Contribute to engineering design reviews for new applications and network architectures

Perform packet captures, log analysis, and traffic flow troubleshooting

Support automation and scripting efforts to reduce manual firewall operations

Collaborate with networking, cloud, security ops, and application teams

Ensure compliance with security standards, policies, and architecture guidelines

Participate in after-hours work as needed for deployments or critical issues

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.