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Tier-1 employer and metro location increase competition, but specialized firewall skillset narrows candidate pool.
Specialized enterprise firewall and advanced networking skills limit cross-industry transferability.
Explicit 7+ years firewall experience, certifications, and specific tooling and protocol requirements enforce strict filters.
Manage installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning of enterprise firewall solutions (Checkpoint, Fortinet, Palo Alto, cloud firewalls) across hybrid public cloud environments.
Administer firewall hardware and virtual appliances using centralized management, ensuring security policy enforcement aligned to standards and troubleshoot complex routing and network issues (BGP, OSPF, VPN).
Develop and implement automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform) for firewall deployment and operations, monitor network activity, support incident response, audits, documentation, and participate in on-call rotations.
7+ years hands-on firewall engineering experience with at least one major platform (Checkpoint, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or cloud firewalls).
3+ years formal training or certification in infrastructure engineering concepts.
Strong knowledge of enterprise security, advanced networking (routing, switching, load balancing), and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
Scripting/automation experience with Python, Ansible, Terraform or similar tools; proficiency in Linux OS and command-line troubleshooting.
Experienced in large enterprise network firewall environments with hands-on expertise in firewall lifecycle management and security policy enforcement.
Skilled in automation and infrastructure-as-code practices to improve efficiency and compliance in firewall operations.
Capable of leveraging enterprise-authorized AI tools responsibly to enhance infrastructure monitoring and capacity analysis while ensuring security and audit compliance.