Firewall Policy Engineer

Firewall Policy Engineer

Our client, a leading organization in the technology and security sector, is seeking a Firewall Policy Engineer to join their team. As a Firewall Policy Engineer, you will be part of the Network Security Department supporting the Security Operations team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a proactive mindset.

Location:

Alpharetta, GA / Columbus, OH / Omaha, NE - Onsite

Duration: 6 Month Contract

Pay Range: $52/hr on W2

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise firewall policies across Palo Alto Networks and Check Point security platforms.
• Manage rule lifecycle activities including creation, optimization, cleanup, and decommissioning.
• Manage and troubleshoot Network Address Translation (NAT) policies—including static, dynamic, hide, and bidirectional NAT—across firewalls to ensure secure and accurate traffic flow.
• Configure, review, and troubleshoot firewall routing (static routes, virtual routers, PBF, and dynamic routing integrations) to ensure correct traffic pathing and alignment with network architecture.
• Use policy orchestration tools like Tufin to analyze rule bases, streamline workflows, and automate change processes.

• 3–5+ years of experience working with enterprise firewall technologies.
• Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks and Check Point firewall platforms.
• Experience with Tufin, Fire Mon, Algo Sec, or other policy management/orchestration solutions.
• Familiarity with log analysis and event correlation using Splunk.
• Understanding of core networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, NAT, VPN, DNS, and network segmentation.

• Opportunity to work remotely in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Engagement with large-scale, multi-data center environments supporting critical business operations.
• Chance to develop and refine your skills in advanced firewall policy management and automation.
• Collaborate with a diverse and innovative team committed to security excellence.
• Competitive pay rate aligned with your expertise and experience.