Senior Firewall Network Engineer

Asia Recruit; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Firewall Network Engineer to enhance its network security operations. The role involves designing and implementing advanced firewall solutions, monitoring network performance, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience with security technologies like Checkpoint and Palo Alto, as well as a Checkpoint certification. This position offers significant career growth and exposure to critical cybersecurity initiatives.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies

Career growth and continuous learning

Exposure to critical cybersecurity operations

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as a Network or Firewall Engineer.
• Strong technical understanding of TCPDUMP/Wireshark.
• Possession of a Checkpoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE) or higher certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement robust firewall solutions.
• Administer and monitor network performance and security integrity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network and security incidents.

Skills

TCPDUMP/Wireshark

Firewall solutions

Checkpoint

Palo Alto

Scripting or automation

Education

Checkpoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE)

Tools

VMware NSX

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Senior Firewall Network Engineer

🧭 Location: Kuala Lumpur
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Salary Range: Up to RM11,500 per month

About the Role

An established financial institution is seeking an experienced and technically proficient Senior Firewall Network Engineer to join its Group Technology division. This position plays a vital role in ensuring network security, performance, and operational excellence across a large-scale enterprise environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced network security solutions, with deep hands‑on experience in Checkpoint, Palo Alto, and Bluecoat technologies. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a high‑security, enterprise‑grade infrastructure while contributing to strategic network and cybersecurity initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement robust firewall solutions (physical and virtual environments, including VMware NSX).
• Administer and monitor network performance, health, and security integrity as part of BAU operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network and security incidents within defined SLAs.
• Develop and enhance automation scripts to improve operational efficiency.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in technical and troubleshooting matters.
• Establish, review, and test security controls, including access authentication and disaster recovery plans.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation and ensure compliance with internal standards.
• Continuously assess and improve firewall performance, scalability, and capacity.
• Participate in 24x7 on‑call rotations and provide support for critical incidents.

Requirements

Mandatory:

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience as a Network or Firewall Engineer, specializing in Checkpoint, Palo Alto, and Internet Proxy Servers.
• Strong technical understanding of TCPDUMP/Wireshark, with the ability to analyze packet captures at a deep level.
• Experience working with or within principal vendors or system integrator (SI) environments.
• Possession of a Checkpoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE) or higher certification.

Preferred:

• Proficiency in scripting or automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for network operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams in deployment and incident resolution projects.

Why Join

• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge network security technologies within a large‑scale enterprise infrastructure.
• Exposure to critical cybersecurity operations in a regulated environment.
• Career growth and continuous learning in network security and infrastructure management.

If you have a strong background in network and firewall engineering and are looking to elevate your career within a highly secure enterprise environment, we’d love to hear from you.