Network Specialist Job Orlando area,Florida USA,IT/Tech

Network Firewall Migration Engineer

Location – Orlando, FL, or Tulsa, OK

Job Description:
Network Firewall Migration Engineer

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Network Firewall Migration Engineer to lead and execute migration projects involving firewalls from vendors such as Checkpoint, Juniper, Cisco, and Fortinet. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in planning, designing, and implementing firewall migrations while ensuring minimal downtime and security compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment & Planning:
Analyze existing firewall configurations, security policies, and network architecture.
Develop migration strategies and detailed implementation plans.
Identify dependencies and risks to ensure a smooth migration.

Firewall Migration & Implementation:
Migrate firewall rules, NAT policies, VPN configurations, and security settings.
Ensure seamless cutover with minimal impact on business operations.
Implement high availability (HA) and clustering configurations if required.

Testing & Validation:
Conduct pre-migration and post-migration testing to validate firewall rules and connectivity.
Perform security assessments to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
Troubleshoot and resolve migration-related issues.

Documentation & Handover:
Create detailed migration runbooks, rollback plans, and network diagrams.
Document firewall configurations, rule optimization, and best practices.
Provide knowledge transfer and training to operations teams.
Work closely with network architects, security teams, and stakeholders.
Provide status updates and incident reports as needed.
Coordinate with vendors and third-party service providers if required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Experience Level:
8+ years of experience in firewall migrations and network security.

Technical Expertise:
Hands-on experience with Checkpoint, Juniper SRX, Cisco ASA/FTD, Palo Alto and Fortinet Forti Gate firewalls.
Strong understanding of firewall policies, NAT, VPN (IPsec, SSL), and IDS/IPS.
Experience in migrating firewalls across different vendors or upgrading firewall hardware/software.
Proficiency in CLI and GUI-based firewall management tools (e.g., Smart Console, J-Web, ASDM, Forti Manager).
Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, and network security best practices.

Migration & Troubleshooting Skills:
Experience in rule base optimization, log analysis, and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
Ability to analyze logs, packet captures, and perform debugging during migrations.
Familiarity with automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible) for policy migration is a plus.

Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory):
Checkpoint CCSA/CCSE
Cisco CCNP Security or CCIE Security
Fortinet NSE 4/NSE 5/NSE 7

Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Ability to work under pressure and handle critical migrations with tight deadlines.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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