L3 Firewall Engineer

Role - Firewall Engineer (L3)

Duration 6-12 Months

Location New York, NY

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, deploy, and manage enterprise firewall solutions (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Check Point)
• Monitor network traffic and security alerts to detect and respond to threats
• Develop and maintain firewall rules, VPNs, and security policies
• Perform firewall upgrades, patching, and system hardening
• Troubleshoot network security issues and provide root cause analysis
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure compliance with security standards
• Maintain documentation of configurations, changes, and incident responses

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with firewall administration and network security technologies
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and VPN technologies
• Knowledge of IDS/IPS, NAT, and network segmentation
• Familiarity with security frameworks and best practices
• Ability to analyze logs and respond to security incidents
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PCNSE, NSE, CCNP Security) preferred
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Tekshapers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.