Firewall Architect Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Firewall Architect to lead the design, implementation, and automation of our firewall infrastructure.
The successful candidate will have experience with firewall platforms, automation tools, and NetBox for infrastructure documentation and automation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team and contribute to the development of our firewall solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design and Implementation: Design scalable, secure, and efficient firewall architectures tailored to business needs. Develop and document high-level and low-level designs (HLD/LLD) for firewall deployments.
2. Automation and Deployment: Implement automated workflows for firewall deployments using Ansible and AWX. Create and manage playbooks for automated configuration of firewall policies, rules, and objects. Automate the lifecycle management of firewalls, including patching, upgrading, and decommissioning.
3. Firewall Rule Automation: Design and deploy automated solutions for rule provisioning, de-provisioning, and validation. Ensure compliance and security by automating rule audits and remediation processes.
4. Integration with Source of Truth (NetBox): Integrate NetBox as a source of truth for firewall configurations and parameters. Ensure accurate synchronization between NetBox and the firewall management platform.
5. Collaboration and Support: Collaborate with network, security or CMDB teams to ensure firewall designs align with overall infrastructure goals. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to operational teams on automation best practices.
6. Monitoring and Optimization: Integrate tools to monitor firewall performance and health. Continuously optimize automation workflows for efficiency and scalability.
7. Documentation and Standards: Maintain comprehensive documentation for all automation workflows and firewall configurations. Define and enforce automation standards and best practices.
Requirements:
* Technical Expertise: Strong experience with firewall platforms (e.g., Fortinet, Checkpoint, IPTABLE or equivalent). Proficiency in automation tools, especially Ansible and AWX. Hands-on experience with NetBox for infrastructure documentation and automation. Solid skills in Linux and bash.
* Automation Experience: Proven track record in deploying automated firewall solutions at scale. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating infrastructure automation workflows.
* Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and documentation abilities. Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
What We Offer:
A professional and stimulating work environment in the IT & telecom sector. Multiple career opportunities within the company at national and international level. Cutting-edge training in new technologies. A wealth of recognized expertise. An attractive salary package and many other benefits.