What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Firewall Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Team Lead position at TheStaffed?
Our client is seeking a Senior Firewall Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Team Lead to lead enterprise firewall and VPN remediation initiatives in a financial services environment. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, requiring someone to coordinate specialists, drive technical decisions, and ensure security compliance throughout remediation activities.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
- Lead firewall and VPN remediation activities with hands-on technical expertise and team oversight
- Coordinate and supervise a team of five specialists, providing work planning, technical direction, and progress reporting
- Review and validate technical deliverables for completeness, accuracy, security alignment, and deployment readiness
- Collaborate with Enterprise Network Services (ENS) and key stakeholders to align remediation efforts and resolve dependencies
- Apply deep network security expertise to guide complex technical decisions and troubleshoot challenges
- Identify, document, and escalate risks and issues to appropriate parties prior to deployment
- Ensure adherence to firewall governance policies, security controls, and change management procedures
Requirements
- 8–10 years of enterprise firewall security and network security experience
- Demonstrated expertise in firewall rule management, VPN technologies, and security remediation activities
- Strong background in financial services network environments and security architecture
- Proven team leadership and coordination experience managing technical personnel
- Solid understanding of firewall governance, security controls, and risk escalation protocols
- Hands-on troubleshooting capability and ability to perform detailed technical reviews
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and business stakeholders