Assistant Lead Engineer - Enterprise Firewall (Central Infra Services)

Synapxe; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Assistant Lead Engineer to manage advanced firewall solutions for cyber security. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience with enterprise firewalls, including Fortinet and Palo Alto, and possess strong networking knowledge. This role requires leadership skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on automation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years of hands-on experience managing Enterprise Firewalls.
• Experience with Algosec for firewall policy management preferred.
• Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, BGP, VPNs).

Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, and maintain enterprise firewalls.
• Assist in managing firewall policy automation using Algosec.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate projects.

Skills

Firewall Management

Algosec Administration

Scripting knowledge in Python

Networking knowledge (TCP/IP, BGP, VPNs)

Team leadership

Cloud security familiarity

Tools

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Job description

Assistant Lead Engineer - Enterprise Firewall (Central Infra Services)

The Assistant Lead Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing advanced firewall solutions to protect an organization's network infrastructure from cyber threats. They ensure optimal security, monitor firewall performance, and collaborate with IT teams to maintain compliance and respond to security incidents.

Role & Responsibilities

• Firewall Management: Configure, deploy, and maintain Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls, ensuring optimal security posture
• Algosec Administration: Assist in managing firewall policy automation, compliance checks, and risk analysis using Algosec
• Team Leadership (For more senior candidates): Mentor junior engineers, coordinate firewall-related projects, and ensure best practices are followed
• Governance & Compliance: Support the HOD in audits, risk assessments, and security policy enforcement
• Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain scripts (Python, Ansible, etc.) to automate firewall rule management and reporting
• Incident Response: Troubleshoot firewall-related issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes
• Vulnerability Management: Work with the security team to address firewall-related vulnerabilities and apply patches
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of firewall rules, changes, and compliance reports

Requirements

• Min 5 years of hands‑on experience managing Enterprise Firewalls (NGFW, VPN, IPS/IDS)
• Experience with Algosec for firewall policy management (preferred)
• Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, BGP, VPNs, routing/switching)
• Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.) for automation tasks
• Team leadership or mentoring experience is highly desirable
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS/Azure firewalls) is a plus
• Certifications such as PCNSE (Palo Alto), NSE (Fortinet), or CISSP/CCSP are advantageous
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

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