Job Description

Job Title: Firewall Engineer (Palo Alto / Fortinet)

Locations: Irving, TX | Charlotte, NC | Chandler, AZ
Employment Type: 18 Month Contract
Pay:  $70/hr 

W2 ONLY, NO C2C

Overview

We are seeking a Firewall Engineer to join a large enterprise environment, focused on engineering, implementation, and optimization of firewall infrastructure. This is a true engineering role, not a firewall policy administration position. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Palo Alto and/or Fortinet technologies, along with a strong foundation in networking protocols and routing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise firewall solutions using Palo Alto and/or Fortinet technologies.

• Engineer and optimize secure network architectures across large-scale environments.

• Analyze and troubleshoot complex network and firewall-related issues, including routing and connectivity problems.

• Support firewall migrations, upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements.

• Collaborate with network, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure and scalable designs.

• Evaluate and improve firewall performance, availability, and reliability.

• Develop and utilize automation and scripting solutions to improve operational efficiency.

• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for network security events.

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto and/or Fortinet firewalls (required).

• Solid understanding of network protocols and routing (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS).

• Experience working in a large enterprise environment.

• Proven ability to design and implement firewall infrastructure solutions.

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Bash).

• Familiarity with network security best practices and frameworks.

• Experience supporting large-scale or multi-site network environments.

• Exposure to cloud networking or hybrid environments.

What Success Looks Like

• Successful delivery of scalable, secure firewall solutions.

• Improved network performance and security posture through engineering enhancements.

• Efficient resolution of complex network and firewall issues.

• Increased automation and operational efficiency within firewall management processes.

Additional Information

• This is a hands-on engineering role, not focused on firewall policy administration.

• Candidates must have experience working within large enterprise environments.