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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - Firewall - **Company:** SWIFT - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $101,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Complex Networks, Continuous Integration, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), High-Level Architecture, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Wide Area Networks, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Build Management, Bitbucket, Fortinet, Cisco, Jenkins, Servicenow - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-network-engineer-firewall-swift-9982807 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. Or equivalent work experience. * 8-10 years of experience in a technical operational support area * Hands-on experience with Fortinet and Checkpoint Firewalls or similar technologies * Hand-on experience with Firewall management platforms Forti Manager, Forti Analyzer, Checkpoint Smart-1 * Familiarity with security policy management tools like Algosec Security Management System * Familiarity with SD-WAN and Zero Trust * Capable of troubleshooting complex network flows, interconnectivity, performance and configuration issues * Provisions/executes firewall requests in accordance with security policies and standards on all environments. * Familiarity with concepts like Zero Touch/Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) * Scripting in Shell, Ansible, Python or Perl * Familiarity with Ansible automation platform to automate tasks * Familiarity with source code repository like Git, Bitbucket Professional skills & competencies * Autonomous, driven, with strong ability to quickly adapt and respond to change. * Customer oriented and quality mindset - we continually strive to deliver true customer value. * Strong analytical skills, open-minded, solutions oriented, and a true team player - gaining energy through collaboration with others. * Act as a technical lead to bring in Network Architecture design and drive to implementation Desired technical skills * Certification in Fortinet FCP/FCSS Network Security, Checkpoint CCSA/CCSE, Cisco CCNA * Daily and Weekly FW rule-base management (provisioning, assurance etc.,) * Contribute, plan and execute Firewall product roadmap/evolution - upgrades and new features * Independently deploy a new infrastructure/environment i.e. from High Level Design to Detailed Design to Deployment * Identifies problems and inefficiencies within our network and organizational workflows and assists with any recommended remediation/ changes to correct (example: script and automate routine tasks) * Participate in the evaluation of new network technologies * Familiarity with Jira, Confluence and ServiceNow tools for collaboration * Knowledge/experience operating in Linux operating system * Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline and Automation technologies for build and deployment - Ansible, Jenkins ## Description * Work with the Product Owner and Squad members to design, develop, test, configure, upgrade, and maintain Fortinet and Checkpoint Firewalls with virtual instances (VDOM/VSX) in line with the agreed requirements * Work with team to implement and operate your solutions * Deploy infrastructure and network software according to change management processes * Collaborate with internal and external customers following DevOps/Agile principles and best practices * Assist in developing and maintaining technical documentation * Interact and collaborate with other internal teams to ensure excellent customer satisfaction * Handle issues always focusing on continuous improvement: you will automate, educate and share knowledge transparently. * Opportunity to develop yourself and others in a true DevOps agile environment. * This position is mission critical and offers flexible work (min. 2 days onsite and max. 3 days from home/per week) * Weekend deployment activities and on-call on a rotational basis with peer team members (Estimated: One Saturday out of 4 weekends) ## Related Videos - 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