Network Security Analyst (Firewall)

SANDISK; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology company in Penang is seeking a Senior Firewall Engineer to enhance network security. Responsibilities include designing and managing firewall policies and responding to security incidents. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Cisco technologies. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise firewalls.
• Strong expertise in firewall technologies.
• Solid understanding of network protocols, routing, and VPNs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage firewall policies.
• Administer and optimize firewall management.
• Monitor and respond to firewall-related alerts.

Skills

Palo Alto Networks Firewalls

Fortinet FortiGate

Cisco ASA/Firepower

Network protocols

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Panorama

FortiManager

Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Firewall Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. This role is critical to maintaining and enhancing our network security posture across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Next Generation Firewall technologies such as Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, or Cisco firewall technologies, and will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing firewall policies and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage firewall policies across multiple firewalls.
• Administer and optimize centralized management of firewalls.
• Perform rule reviews, object reuse, and policy optimization to ensure efficient and secure configurations.
• Collaborate with network and security teams to support secure architecture and segmentation.
• Monitor and respond to firewall-related alerts and incidents.
• Conduct regular audits and compliance checks on firewall configurations.
• Lead firewall migrations, upgrades, and integrations with other security tools.
• Document configurations, change requests, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise firewalls.
• Strong expertise in Palo Alto Networks Firewalls, Fortinet FortiGate, or Cisco ASA/Firepower.
• Strong expertise in Panorama, FortiManager, or Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center.
• Solid understanding of network protocols, routing, and VPN technologies.
• Familiarity with rule lifecycle management and change control processes.
• Experience with logging, monitoring, and troubleshooting firewall traffic.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.