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# Firewall Engineer - Banking

- **Company:** StaffRight Associates
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $166,400.0 - $183,040.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Computer Networks, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Virtualization, Network Protocols, Systems Integration, IT Architecture, Firewalls (Computer Science)
- **Published:** September 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/94b12a27-ec4c-4474-8c4b-4ae77fcdfb16

## About the Role

* Eight Plus Years Of Combined Education And Professional Experience In Systems Design, Engineering, Or Infrastructure Architecture
 * Checkpoint Firewall (Preferred) Or Palo Alto Enterprise Firewalls
 * Firewall Rule Engineering, Network Segmentation, And Access Control Policy Management
 * Azure Networking, Virtual Network Gateways, And Cloud Security Technologies
 * Advanced Routing Protocols And Virtual Gateway Protocol (VGP)
 * Regulated Industry Background (Banking, Healthcare, Or Defense)
 * Technical Solutioning For Complex Enterprise Requirements
 * Cross-Functional Communication And Engineering Mentorship
 * CISSP Certification, Checkpoint Certification, Or Aviatrix Certification (Bonus)

## Description

* Architect, deploy, and manage robust Checkpoint and Palo Alto firewall frameworks across enterprise environments.
 * Build and govern granular rule sets to ensure strict network segmentation, access enforcement, and policy compliance.
 * Engineer resilient Azure cloud network solutions, integrating virtual network gateways and cloud-native security controls.
 * Collaborate with executive IT leaders, cross-functional teams, and engineering peers to formulate and execute complex technical strategies.
 * Partner with external vendors and internal groups to research, evaluate, and roll out next-generation network defense platforms.
 * Mentor associate engineers by auditing proposals, validating documentation, and providing constructive feedback on proposed system changes.
 * Analyze complex routing architectures and network traffic flows using Virtual Gateway Protocol standards to enhance security performance.
 * Champion internal risk controls, regulatory standards, and governance policies, escalating potential security vulnerabilities when necessary.
 * Maintain advanced mastery of vendor breakthroughs, evolving network protocols, and infrastructure best practices.


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