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Senior Security Engineer (Firewall) - Mid-Atlantic region

Remote

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

Senior Security Engineer – Firewall Configuration Specialist

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Palo Alto & Checkpoint (Cloud) Firewall Configuration and Engineering:
    • Design, implement, and manage firewall policies across Palo Alto and Checkpoint (Cloud) virtual firewalls
    • Configure and optimize firewall rules to meet business and security requirements
    • Implement security best practices for firewall configurations and policy management
  • Prisma Access Deployment and Management:
    • Configure and manage Prisma Access for secure remote access and cloud-delivered security services
    • Implement and optimize Prisma Access policies and configurations
    • Integrate Prisma Access with existing security infrastructure
  • Centralized Firewall Management:
    • Utilize Strata Cloud Manager for centralized firewall management and configuration
    • Leverage Palo Alto Networks Panorama for policy deployment and management across multiple firewalls
    • Manage Checkpoint Cloud configurations through centralized management platforms
  • Day-to-Day Firewall Operations:
    • Process and implement firewall change requests following change control procedures
    • Troubleshoot firewall connectivity and policy issues
    • Perform firewall configuration updates and enhancements
    • Collaborate with network and security teams on firewall-related projects
  • Firewall Management Tools:
    • Utilize Strata Cloud Manager and FireMon Security Manager for configuration management
    • Leverage existing tools for policy deployment and operational efficiency

Required Experience, Skills, Certifications:

  • 5+ years of Network Security experience (Enterprise network experience preferred)
  • Strong/Expert Level Palo Alto and Checkpoint (Cloud) firewall configuration/engineering experience
  • Hands-on experience with Prisma Access configuration and deployment
  • User Experience with Palo Alto Networks Panorama for centralized management
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) or higher certification
  • Strong Routing and Switching knowledge with Firewall integration
  • Experience managing Large Firewall Deployments (50+ Firewalls)
  • User Experience with Splunk for log analysis and troubleshooting
  • Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes

Nice to have:

  • Strata Cloud Manager experience (strong plus)
  • FireMon Security Manager and Other Modules
  • Tufin or Similar Firewall Automation Experience
  • Azure Networking Experience
  • Experience with Palo Alto Networks Automation Tools (e.g., Palo Alto Networks Automation API, Terraform)
  • Integration experience with Palo Alto Networks and other security solutions (e.g., Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, DNS Security)
  • Experience with firewall rule optimization and cleanup projects

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.  

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks….

  • Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
  • Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
  • Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
  • 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
  • Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
  • Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
  • Pet Benefit Option

 

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