Network Specialist

Galactic Minds INC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Network Firewall Migration Engineer to spearhead critical migration projects. This role involves leading the transition of firewall systems from various vendors while ensuring security compliance and minimal downtime. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in planning and executing firewall migrations, with a strong grasp of network security protocols and tools. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly impact the efficiency and security of network operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills in a fast-paced environment and contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of IT security.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in firewall migrations and network security.
• Hands-on experience with various firewall vendors and management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute migration projects involving multiple firewall vendors.
• Analyze existing configurations and develop detailed migration plans.

Skills

Firewall Migration

Network Security

Checkpoint Firewalls

Juniper SRX

Cisco ASA/FTD

Fortinet FortiGate

NAT

VPN (IPsec, SSL)

IDS/IPS

Log Analysis

Troubleshooting

Python

Ansible

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Smart Console

J-Web

ASDM

FortiManager

Job description

Network Firewall Migration Engineer

Location – Orlando, FL, or Tulsa, OK

Job Description: Network Firewall Migration Engineer

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Network Firewall Migration Engineer to lead and execute migration projects involving firewalls from vendors such as Checkpoint, Juniper, Cisco, and Fortinet. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in planning, designing, and implementing firewall migrations while ensuring minimal downtime and security compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assessment & Planning:
   Analyze existing firewall configurations, security policies, and network architecture.
   Develop migration strategies and detailed implementation plans.
   Identify dependencies and risks to ensure a smooth migration.
2. Firewall Migration & Implementation:
   Migrate firewall rules, NAT policies, VPN configurations, and security settings.
   Ensure seamless cutover with minimal impact on business operations.
   Implement high availability (HA) and clustering configurations if required.
3. Testing & Validation:
   Conduct pre-migration and post-migration testing to validate firewall rules and connectivity.
   Perform security assessments to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
   Troubleshoot and resolve migration-related issues.
4. Documentation & Handover:
   Create detailed migration runbooks, rollback plans, and network diagrams.
   Document firewall configurations, rule optimization, and best practices.
   Provide knowledge transfer and training to operations teams.
   Work closely with network architects, security teams, and stakeholders.
   Provide status updates and incident reports as needed.
   Coordinate with vendors and third-party service providers if required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

1. Experience Level:
   8+ years of experience in firewall migrations and network security.
2. Technical Expertise:
   Hands-on experience with Checkpoint, Juniper SRX, Cisco ASA/FTD, Palo Alto and Fortinet FortiGate firewalls.
   Strong understanding of firewall policies, NAT, VPN (IPsec, SSL), and IDS/IPS.
   Experience in migrating firewalls across different vendors or upgrading firewall hardware/software.
   Proficiency in CLI and GUI-based firewall management tools (e.g., Smart Console, J-Web, ASDM, FortiManager).
   Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, and network security best practices.
3. Migration & Troubleshooting Skills:
   Experience in rule base optimization, log analysis, and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
   Ability to analyze logs, packet captures, and perform debugging during migrations.
   Familiarity with automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible) for policy migration is a plus.
4. Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory):
   Checkpoint CCSA/CCSE
   Cisco CCNP Security or CCIE Security
   Fortinet NSE 4/NSE 5/NSE 7
5. Soft Skills:
   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
   Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
   Ability to work under pressure and handle critical migrations with tight deadlines.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting