Talent.com
Associate Systems Engineer - Firewall (Infra Security)

Associate Systems Engineer - Firewall (Infra Security)

SynapxeQueenstown, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

Position Overview

This is a 2 year direct contract role.

The Assistant Lead Engineer that is supporting firewall, managing algosec platform to automate firewall rules and support end to end of firewall management.

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

Bachelor in Computer Engineering or any equivalent

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.

Apply Now

NOTE : It only takes a few minutes to apply for a meaningful career in HealthTech - GO FOR IT!!

#J-

  • Ljbffr
Create a job alert for this search

System Engineer • Queenstown, New Zealand