Firewall Engineer | Trinity Consulting | Manila, Philippines

Trinity Consulting; Manila; Presencial; PHP 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Trinity Consulting in Manila, Philippines, seeks an experienced Firewall Engineer to lead multi-vendor firewall deployments, security policy enforcement, and threat mitigation across distributed enterprise networks.

You will configure FortiGate, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, and Check Point devices, write automation scripts in Linux, and coordinate security changes within strict SLAs while maintaining detailed architecture documentation.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 6+ years of hands-on enterprise firewall deployment experience.
• Extensive experience with FortiGate, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, or Check Point firewalls.
• Practical knowledge of Zscaler cloud security, proxy tools, and secure web gateways.
• Proficiency in Linux scripting and networking tools.
• Understanding of perimeter defense, ZTNA, and threat intelligence analytics.
• Strong documentation and cross-functional communication skills.
• Willingness for Manila, Philippines operations and legal work authorization.

Responsabilidades

• Configure, deploy, optimize, and maintain multi-vendor firewall architectures.
• Administer FortiGate, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, and Check Point firewalls.
• Implement Zscaler cloud security platforms and secure web gateways.
• Write automation scripts in Python/Bash/Linux to streamline operations.
• Troubleshoot firewall connectivity, policy conflicts, and VPN issues.
• Perform security audits, rule-base optimization, and NAT configurations.
• Coordinate security changes and firmware upgrades within SLA guidelines.
• Maintain firewall architecture documentation and incident logs.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Technical documentation

Cross-functional communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Cybersecurity

Herramientas

FortiGate

Cisco ASA

Palo Alto

Check Point

Zscaler

Linux scripting

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary:

Driving advanced firewall deployment, perimeter security architecture, and threat mitigation in Manila, Philippines, Trinity Consulting is actively seeking an accomplished Firewall Engineer for a permanent full-time professional engagement. In this vital cybersecurity role, you will architect, configure, and optimize mission-critical next-generation firewalls, ensuring uncompromised perimeter defense and secure data transmission across distributed enterprise environments. Bringing 6+ years of progressive professional experience in firewall deployment and implementation, you will empower global network infrastructure to achieve exceptional security resilience, vulnerability protection, and regulatory compliance. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high technical visibility, and professional growth within a premier international recruitment and technology consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Firewall Engineer supporting Trinity Consulting in Manila, Philippines, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of multi-vendor firewall implementation, security policy enforcement, proxy gateway administration, and threat log analysis. Your day-to-day responsibilities include deploying FortiGate, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, and Check Point security appliances, configuring Zscaler cloud security and web proxy tools, authoring automation scripts in Linux environments, and troubleshooting complex connectivity bottlenecks. You will operate in a collaborative enterprise environment while partnering closely with client security operations squads.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, deploy, optimize, and maintain advanced next-generation firewall architectures across complex enterprise networks.
• Administer multi-vendor security platforms including FortiGate, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, and Check Point firewalls.
• Implement and manage Zscaler cloud security platforms, secure web gateways, and enterprise proxy tools.
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve firewall packet drops, routing anomalies, policy conflicts, and connectivity failures promptly.
• Author automation scripts utilizing Python, Bash, or shell scripting within Linux environments to streamline firewall operations.
• Execute rigorous security audits, rule base optimizations, NAT configurations, and VPN tunnel establishments.
• Coordinate cross-functional security changes, firmware upgrades, and maintenance windows in adherence to strict SLA standards.
• Maintain meticulous firewall architecture documentation, policy audit logs, configuration backups, and incident tracking records.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 6+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in enterprise firewall deployment and implementation.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise working extensively with FortiGate and Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, or Check Point firewalls.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in Zscaler cloud security, proxy tools, and secure web gateways.
• Deep practical experience writing automation scripts and administering networking utilities within Linux operating systems.
• Solid practical grasp of perimeter defense principles, zero-trust network access (ZTNA), and threat intelligence analytics.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving aptitude, technical documentation skills, and strong cross-functional communication capabilities.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for professional operations in Manila, Philippines.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional security certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Palo Alto PCNSE, or Fortinet NSE 4/7.
• Prior professional working experience in top-tier managed security service providers (MSSPs), financial institutions, or telecom carriers.
• Hands-on familiarity with advanced SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) tools.
• Experience utilizing enterprise IT ticketing platforms (ServiceNow, Jira) for security incident management.
• Exposure to cloud security architectures (AWS/Azure security groups) and containerized network security functions.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: Trinity Consulting Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Melody Quejada (Empowering People & Business)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.trinityconsulting.asia
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Cybersecurity Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Manila Firewall Engineer Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Engagement (Manila, Philippines)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this Firewall Engineer position through Trinity Consulting, ensure your application explicitly highlights your hands-on experience across FortiGate, Palo Alto, or Check Point firewalls, Zscaler proxy tools, and Linux scripting capabilities.