Senior Security Engineer (Firewall) - Mid-Atlantic region

GuidePoint Security LLC; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 469,000 - 704,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Holidays & PTO

Mobile/internet allowance

Retirement plan

Job summary

GuidePoint Security is seeking a Senior Security Engineer (Firewall) to design, implement, and manage firewall policies across Palo Alto and Check Point cloud firewalls for our Mid-Atlantic region clients.

The role emphasizes Prisma Access deployment, centralized management with Panorama and Strata Cloud Manager, and collaboration with network and security teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions. Remote work is supported with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of network security experience in enterprise networks.
• Advanced Palo Alto and Check Point firewall configuration experience.
• Hands-on Prisma Access configuration and deployment experience.
• Experience with Palo Alto Panorama for centralized management.
• PCCSA or higher certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement firewall policies across Palo Alto and Check Point (Cloud).
• Configure Prisma Access for secure remote access and cloud-delivered security.
• Manage centralized firewall configuration with Strata Cloud Manager and Panorama.
• Process change requests and troubleshoot firewall issues.
• Collaborate with network and security teams on firewall projects.

Skills

Palo Alto Firewall expertise

Check Point Cloud firewall

Prisma Access configuration

Panorama centralized management

Firewall policy design and tuning

Splunk for log analysis

AI tools awareness

Networking knowledge (routing/switch)

Education

PCCSA or higher certification

Tools

Strata Cloud Manager

FireMon Security Manager

Palo Alto Automation Tools (APIs, Terraform)

Prisma Access

Job description

Senior Security Engineer (Firewall) - Mid-Atlantic region

Remote

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

Senior Security Engineer – Firewall Configuration Specialist

Role and Responsibilities:

• Palo Alto & Checkpoint (Cloud) Firewall Configuration and Engineering:
• Design, implement, and manage firewall policies across Palo Alto and Checkpoint (Cloud) virtual firewalls
• Configure and optimize firewall rules to meet business and security requirements
• Implement security best practices for firewall configurations and policy management
• Prisma Access Deployment and Management:
• Configure and manage Prisma Access for secure remote access and cloud-delivered security services
• Implement and optimize Prisma Access policies and configurations
• Integrate Prisma Access with existing security infrastructure
• Centralized Firewall Management:
• Utilize Strata Cloud Manager for centralized firewall management and configuration
• Leverage Palo Alto Networks Panorama for policy deployment and management across multiple firewalls
• Manage Checkpoint Cloud configurations through centralized management platforms
• Day-to-Day Firewall Operations:
• Process and implement firewall change requests following change control procedures
• Troubleshoot firewall connectivity and policy issues
• Perform firewall configuration updates and enhancements
• Collaborate with network and security teams on firewall-related projects
• Firewall Management Tools:
• Utilize Strata Cloud Manager and FireMon Security Manager for configuration management
• Leverage existing tools for policy deployment and operational efficiency

Required Experience, Skills, Certifications:

• 5+ years of Network Security experience (Enterprise network experience preferred)
• Strong/Expert Level Palo Alto and Checkpoint (Cloud) firewall configuration/engineering experience
• Hands-on experience with Prisma Access configuration and deployment
• User Experience with Palo Alto Networks Panorama for centralized management
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) or higher certification
• Strong Routing and Switching knowledge with Firewall integration
• Experience managing Large Firewall Deployments (50+ Firewalls)
• User Experience with Splunk for log analysis and troubleshooting
• Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes

Nice to have:

• FireMon Security Manager and Other Modules
• Tufin or Similar Firewall Automation Experience
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks Automation Tools (e.g., Palo Alto Networks Automation API, Terraform)
• Integration experience with Palo Alto Networks and other security solutions (e.g., Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, DNS Security)
• Experience with firewall rule optimization and cleanup projects

Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks….

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment

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