Sr Firewall Engineer

A Firewall Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining CVS network security systems. The role focuses on ensuring the security, integrity, and availability of IT systems and data by configuring and managing firewall solutions to prevent unauthorized access and mitigate cyber threats. Design, configure, and deploy firewall solutions to support enterprise security policies. Develop and maintain access control lists (ACLs), rule sets, and security policies based on organizational needs. Perform regular updates and patches to firewalls to maintain a top security posture. Plan and implement network segmentation to isolate critical assets and reduce attack surfaces. Integrate firewalls with other security tools (e.g., IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEM systems). Monitor firewall logs and alerts to identify suspicious activities and security threats. Investigate and resolve firewall-related incidents and provide root cause analysis. Support incident response teams by isolating affected systems and implementing containment measures. Ensure firewall configurations comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST).

Compensation:
$55-62/hour

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years experience in a network security engineering role
5+ years experience designing, deploying and administering intrusion prevention systems, network access control systems, network detection & response systems
5+ years experience with Palo Alto firewalls
Expert understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
5+ years hands-on experience with the following solutions:
(1)Web application firewalls such as, Akamai, Imperva, Cloudflare or Radware
(2) Intrusion Prevention Systems such as Cisco Firepower, Fortinet, or Palo Alto
(3) Network Detection & Response (NDR) systems such as Arista Awake NDR, Cisco Stealth Watch, FortiNDR, or Corelight
(4) Network access control (NAC) systems such as Forescout, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) or Fortinet FortiNAC

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Ansible, Bash)
Relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH, CCNA, CompTIA Security+, SANS GIAC, GPEN)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.