Network Security Consultant - Firewall Specialist
Core
Hands-on firewall rule analysis, implementation, and maintenance using Check Point and Palo Alto technologies to secure network infrastructure.
Role type
Mid-to-senior IC Network Security Consultant (Firewall Specialist)
Builds
Secured network infrastructure and client platforms across EMEA
Domain
Cybersecurity / Network Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Check Point (GAiA, SmartConsole, VSX, clustering/HA, Threat Prevention blades, VPN), Palo Alto (PAN-OS, Panorama, App-ID, User-ID, GlobalProtect, Threat/URL/WildFire profiles), L3–L7 troubleshooting, deep packet analysis, log interpretation, physical firewall chassis management, virtualized firewall environments (VSX, VM-Series), high-availability architectures, Python scripting, network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VRF, MPLS, GRE, IPsec), change management, incident response, root cause analysis, network diagramming, compliance best practices
Preferred skills
PCNSE, CCSE/CCSM
Technologies
Check Point SmartConsole, Palo Alto Panorama, AlgoSec, Tufin, Python
Responsibilities
Analyze, optimize, and implement firewall rules; Perform daily firewall operations including rule base management, policy deployment, and troubleshooting; Conduct regular firewall policy reviews and audits; Manage firewall upgrades, patches, and high-availability configurations; Collaborate on infrastructure and network security projects across EMEA; Document technical configurations, procedures, and incident reports; Support network security projects including automation and integration of security tools in hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Seniority
Mid-to-senior, hands-on IC
