Firewall Specialist (Palo Alto, AlgoSec)

Firewall Specialist - Palo Alto, AlgoSec

12 months contract + extendable.

Remote working from Sweden only

Must have skills: Palo Alto, AlgoSec

Role Description

As a Firewall Expert, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining firewall solutions to ensure the security of our organization's networks and systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess security risks, develop firewall architectures, and monitor firewall performance. Your expertise in firewall technologies, network security, and best practices will play a critical role in safeguarding our infrastructure and data.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Designing, implementing and maintaining firewall architecture and configurations
2. Ensure effective integration of firewall in network infrastructure and conduct firewall rule reviews
3. Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends related to firewall technologies and make recommendations for improvements.
4. Design and develop firewall architectures and configurations to meet security requirements and best practices.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement firewall-related policies and procedures.
6. Develop and maintain documentation, including firewall policies, standards, and configuration guidelines.
7. Provide guidance and support in the evaluation and selection of firewall solutions and vendors.
8. Conduct firewall rule reviews and audits to ensure adherence to security policies and regulatory requirements.
9. Participate in network infrastructure planning and design to ensure effective integration of firewalls.
10. Collaborate with network and security teams to plan and implement firewall changes, upgrades, and migrations.
11. Assist in capacity planning exercises to ensure optimal performance and scalability of firewall solutions.
12. Provide expert-level support for firewall technologies, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
13. Monitor firewall logs and alerts and perform incident response to detect and mitigate security threats.
14. Collaborate with security operations teams to investigate and resolve firewall- related security incidents. Optimize firewall performance and rule sets by analyzing traffic patterns, conducting rule reviews, and implementing best practices