Senior Firewall Engineer

Cognizant; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Firewall Engineer to architect, manage, and deploy Firewalls. Candidates should have 6+ years of experience in Firewall Management, knowledge of Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, and expertise in TCP/IP protocols. This role offers a hybrid work model with in-office requirements in Vancouver, BC.

Benefits

Flexibility with hybrid work model

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Firewall Management & Web Proxy.
• Experience with Cisco ASA, FTD, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and network technologies.

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage Firewalls throughout the organization.
• Monitor and manage core security controls.
• Coordinate with IT and Information Security teams.

Skills

Firewall Management

Web Proxy Technologies

Technical Aptitude

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Cloud Environments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco ASA

Palo Alto Firewalls

Zscaler Firewalls

Visio

Job description

About Cognizant Corporate

Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth.

At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose – always guided by our core values. Join us in shaping the future of business. Could you be the one to make a difference?

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Senior Firewall Engineer will be responsible for architecting,, managing and deploying Firewalls throughout the Cognizant Business.
• Day-to-day coordination and collaboration with a wide array of IT groups, Information Security teams, business units, and client delivery teams.
• Build, maintain hardware, platform, and core application management including upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting of security controls – be familiar with security control frameworks from NIST or HIPAA and PCI.
• Participate in the Agile process to incrementally drive improvement of core security controls.
• Monitor, manage and tune core security controls.
• Develop and maintain process, Use Cases and standard operating procedure documentation for core security controls.
• Strong Troubleshooting skills.
• Participation in Customer calls and assist them in establishing remote connection between Cognizant and Customer.
• Participate in Internal & External Audits to demonstrate Network Security Control Compliance with standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 6+ years of progressive experience in Firewall Management & Web Proxy to include the following:
• Architecting, policy creation, platform management and troubleshooting of the Firewall and network technologies.
• Cisco ASA, FTD and Palo Alto firewalls (required). Knowledge of Zscaler Firewalls is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, LAN, WAN including routing and subnetting.
• Experience working in Cloud Environments Such As (Azure/AWS/GCP) and OnPremise Environments.
• Experience in Web Proxy Technologies like Forcepoint, Bluecoat & Zscaler is an added advantage.
• Experience with Visio or other diagram tools to create high level and low level designs for review of implementation requirements.
• In-Depth knowledge and working experience with Layer 2-7 Protocols and security technologies.
• Excellent technical aptitude, resourcefulness, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to identify security risks and weaknesses and provide security mitigation and remediation recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise with multiple security controls within multiple security domains.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically with strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with global teams across multiple time zones, cultures and languages.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience required.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, PCI & HIPAA standards.
• CISM, CCNA, CCNP or other relevant information security industry recognized certification preferred.
• Relevant vendor certifications preferred (CISCO, Palo Alto).

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Project management experience.
• Experience migrating from Cisco to Palo Alto, Zscaler Firewall.
• Managing Vendor support.

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Vancouver, British Columbia. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.