Cybersecurity engineering

Artifintech; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Artifintech seeks a Lead Firewall Engineer / Cybersecurity Engineer in New Jersey. You will lead firewall infrastructure, enforce security controls, and drive enterprise security initiatives across on‑prem and cloud environments.

The role requires 6+ years in cybersecurity engineering with Palo Alto firewall expertise, strong networking knowledge, and experience in AWS/Azure security operations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience with focus on network and firewall security.
• Hands-on administration of Palo Alto Networks firewalls in large enterprises.
• Strong knowledge of firewall policies, rule reviews, and security architecture.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, WAN/LAN, and network security.
• Experience with IDS/IPS, WAF, SIEM, EDR, DLP, and CASB.
• Experience supporting security operations in AWS and Azure.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, risk assessments, threat analysis and incident response.
• Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Knowledge of NIST, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Lead network and perimeter security engineering initiatives.
• Manage and strengthen enterprise firewall infrastructure.
• Collaborate with infra/network/cloud teams and provide technical guidance.
• Prepare security architecture diagrams and runbooks.
• Support security operations and incident response efforts.

Skills

Firewall governance

Palo Alto firewalls

Networking & security

IDS/IPS, WAF, SIEM

Cloud security (AWS/Azure)

Vulnerability mgmt & risk analysis

Scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash)

Security standards (NIST, CIS, PCI-DSS

Runbooks & documentation

Project leadership

Education

Master's degree in Cybersecurity / IT or related

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Location: NJ

Duration: 8 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $74/hour (C2C)

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description:

Seeking an experienced Lead Firewall Engineer / Cybersecurity Engineer with extensive hands‑on experience in enterprise firewall administration, particularly Palo Alto Networks. The candidate will lead network and perimeter security engineering, manage enterprise firewall infrastructure, strengthen security controls, and support cloud and enterprise cybersecurity initiatives.

Key Required Skills:

• 6+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience , with strong focus on network and firewall security.
• Extensive hands‑on experience administering and managing Palo Alto Networks firewalls in large enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of firewall policies, rule reviews, configuration changes, security architecture, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, WAN/LAN, and network security architecture.
• Experience with IDS/IPS, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), SIEM, EDR, DLP, and CASB.
• Experience supporting security operations across AWS and Microsoft Azure environments.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, security risk assessments, threat analysis, and incident response.
• Scripting and automation experience using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Strong knowledge of NIST, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 security standards.
• Experience preparing security architecture diagrams, technical documentation, operational procedures, and runbooks.
• Ability to lead security projects, collaborate with infrastructure/network/cloud teams, and provide technical guidance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CISSP, PCNSE, CCNP Security, GIAC, CEH, or Security+.
• Experience supporting SOC operations, threat hunting, root cause analysis, and forensic investigations.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and cloud-native security tools.
• Experience with security automation and orchestration.
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related discipline.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.