Senior Security Engineer – Firewall
GuidePoint Security
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Design, implement, and manage firewall policies across Palo Alto and Checkpoint (Cloud) virtual firewalls
- Configure and optimize firewall rules to meet business and security requirements
- Implement security best practices for firewall configurations and policy management
- Configure and manage Prisma Access for secure remote access and cloud-delivered security services
- Implement and optimize Prisma Access policies and configurations
- Integrate Prisma Access with existing security infrastructure
- Utilize Strata Cloud Manager for centralized firewall management and configuration
- Leverage Palo Alto Networks Panorama for policy deployment and management across multiple firewalls
- Manage Checkpoint Cloud configurations through centralized management platforms
- Process and implement firewall change requests following change control procedures
- Troubleshoot firewall connectivity and policy issues
- Perform firewall configuration updates and enhancements
- Collaborate with network and security teams on firewall-related projects
- Utilize Strata Cloud Manager and FireMon Security Manager for configuration management
- Leverage existing tools for policy deployment and operational efficiency
Requirements
- 5+ years of Network Security experience (Enterprise network experience preferred)
- Strong/Expert Level Palo Alto and Checkpoint (Cloud) firewall configuration/engineering experience
- Hands-on experience with Prisma Access configuration and deployment
- User Experience with Palo Alto Networks Panorama for centralized management
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) or higher certification
- Strong Routing and Switching knowledge with Firewall integration
- Experience managing Large Firewall Deployments (50+ Firewalls)
- User Experience with Splunk for log analysis and troubleshooting
Benefits
- Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
- Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
- 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
- Pet Benefit Option
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Hard Skills & Tools
firewall configurationPalo Alto firewallCheckpoint firewallPrisma Accessfirewall policy managementfirewall troubleshootingrouting knowledgeswitching knowledgelog analysislarge firewall deployments
Soft Skills
collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationproject management
Certifications
Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA)