Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Firewall Engineer (Palo Alto / Fortinet)

Locations: Irving, TX | Charlotte, NC | Chandler, AZ
Employment Type: 18 Month Contract
Pay: $70/hr


W2 ONLY, NO C2C

Overview

We are seeking a Firewall Engineer to join a large enterprise environment, focused on engineering, implementation, and optimization of firewall infrastructure . This is a true engineering role , not a firewall policy administration position. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Palo Alto and/or Fortinet technologies , along with a strong foundation in networking protocols and routing .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise firewall solutions using Palo Alto and/or Fortinet technologies.
• Engineer and optimize secure network architectures across large-scale environments.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex network and firewall-related issues , including routing and connectivity problems.
• Support firewall migrations, upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements .
• Collaborate with network, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure and scalable designs .
• Evaluate and improve firewall performance, availability, and reliability.
• Develop and utilize automation and scripting solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for network security events.

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto and/or Fortinet firewalls ( required ).
• Solid understanding of network protocols and routing (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS).
• Experience working in a large enterprise environment .
• Proven ability to design and implement firewall infrastructure solutions .
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with network security best practices and frameworks .
• Experience supporting large-scale or multi-site network environments .
• Exposure to cloud networking or hybrid environments .

What Success Looks Like

• Successful delivery of scalable, secure firewall solutions .
• Improved network performance and security posture through engineering enhancements.
• Efficient resolution of complex network and firewall issues .
• Increased automation and operational efficiency within firewall management processes.

Additional Information

• This is a hands-on engineering role , not focused on firewall policy administration.
• Candidates must have experience working within large enterprise environments .

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