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Job Details
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Job Title: Firewall Engineer- Network Security
Location: Westlake, TX 76262
Work Type: 100% Onsite
Contract Length: 12 Months
Pay: 50-60 an hr on W2
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Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Firewall Engineer with deep expertise in Network Security and hands-on experience with enterprise firewall platforms, including Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet.
This role requires a self-driven security professional with strong troubleshooting capabilities, excellent communication skills, and experience with automation and DevOps-aligned environments. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, maintaining, and securing a robust enterprise firewall infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions using Palo Alto and Fortinet platforms.
- Configure, maintain, and optimize firewall policies, VPNs, NAT, and security rules.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting of network security and connectivity issues.
- Partner with network, infrastructure, and security teams to integrate firewalls into the broader enterprise architecture.
- Conduct recurring audits, compliance validations, and security posture assessments.
- Automate firewall operations and workflows using Python or comparable scripting languages.
- Participate in formal change management processes and maintain accurate configuration documentation.
- Monitor emerging threats and recommend proactive security controls and enhancements.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 4 years of hands-on experience in Network Security and Firewall Administration
- Strong expertise with Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls
- Deep understanding of:
- TCP/IP
- Routing & Switching
- VPN Technologies
- Network Security Protocols
- Advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
- Experience working in DevOps-aligned environments
- Proficiency in Python scripting for automation and integration
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative mindset
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry certifications such as:
- PCNSE
- Fortinet NSE
- Experience supporting cloud and hybrid security environments
- Exposure to infrastructure automation and network-as-code practices