Network Engineer

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Entry-Level Project Coordinator to support firewall cleanup initiatives across our IT infrastructure. This role is ideal for individuals looking to launch a career in project management or cybersecurity operations. You will assist in coordinating tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring timely execution of firewall remediation efforts in collaboration with technical teams.

• Coordinate and track firewall cleanup tasks across multiple teams and systems.
• Maintain project documentation, including schedules, action items, and status reports.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings with stakeholders and technical teams.
• Support configuration reviews, policy updates, and vulnerability remediation efforts2.
• Assist in managing project timelines and deliverables to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Communicate project status, risks, and blockers to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate documentation of firewall changes and audit trails.

• 5+ years of experience in Network Security, with a strong focus on firewall governance, operations, and remediation.
• Hands-on experience managing and reviewing firewall rule bases (e.g., Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet).
• Strong understanding of network security controls, firewall policies, rule lifecycle management, and access governance.
• Experience supporting audit remediation activities, including evidence collection, documentation, issue tracking, and action-item closure.
• Proven ability to perform firewall rule reviews, rule recertifications, cleanup initiatives, and rule-set optimization.
• Experience analyzing firewall rules for compliance, security risks, and operational effectiveness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify remediation opportunities and drive them to completion.
• Experience working with regulatory, audit, risk, and compliance teams to address findings and meet remediation deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Asana) is a plus3
• Fluent in Spanish
• Knowledge of automation, scripting, or AI-assisted security operations is highly desirable.