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Assistant Lead Engineer - Enterprise Firewall (Central Infra Services)
Assistant Lead Engineer - Enterprise Firewall (Central Infra Services)Synapxe • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
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Assistant Lead Engineer - Enterprise Firewall (Central Infra Services)

Assistant Lead Engineer - Enterprise Firewall (Central Infra Services)

Synapxe • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
23 days ago
Job description

Assistant Lead Engineer - Enterprise Firewall (Central Infra Services)

The Assistant Lead Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing advanced firewall solutions to protect an organization's network infrastructure from cyber threats. They ensure optimal security, monitor firewall performance, and collaborate with IT teams to maintain compliance and respond to security incidents.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Firewall Management : Configure, deploy, and maintain Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls, ensuring optimal security posture
  • Algosec Administration : Assist in managing firewall policy automation, compliance checks, and risk analysis using Algosec
  • Team Leadership (For more senior candidates) : Mentor junior engineers, coordinate firewall-related projects, and ensure best practices are followed
  • Governance & Compliance : Support the HOD in audits, risk assessments, and security policy enforcement
  • Automation & Scripting : Develop and maintain scripts (Python, Ansible, etc.) to automate firewall rule management and reporting
  • Incident Response : Troubleshoot firewall-related issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes
  • Vulnerability Management : Work with the security team to address firewall-related vulnerabilities and apply patches
  • Documentation : Maintain detailed records of firewall rules, changes, and compliance reports

Requirements

  • Min 5 years of hands‑on experience managing Enterprise Firewalls (NGFW, VPN, IPS / IDS)
  • Experience with Algosec for firewall policy management (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of networking (TCP / IP, BGP, VPNs, routing / switching)
  • Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.) for automation tasks
  • Team leadership or mentoring experience is highly desirable
  • Familiarity with cloud security (AWS / Azure firewalls) is a plus
  • Certifications such as PCNSE (Palo Alto), NSE (Fortinet), or CISSP / CCSP are advantageous
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
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