Principal Firewall Engineer

Capgemini Engineering; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 183,430; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare including dental and vision

401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Family building benefits

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and R&D services is seeking a Principal Firewall Engineer with over 15 years of experience. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing firewall solutions to ensure network security. Candidates must have a strong background in firewall management and tools like Palo Alto and Cisco ASA, as well as a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in firewall engineering.
• Hands-on experience with firewall management and monitoring tools.
• Certifications like CISSP or CCSP are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage firewall solutions for network security.
• Collaborate with teams to align security strategies with business goals.
• Monitor firewall performance and troubleshoot security issues.

Skills

Firewall Management

Network Security Protocols

Technical Documentation

Automation Practices

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco ASA

Visio

Lucidchart

Tufin

Job description

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Manager - Talent Acquisition at Capgemini Engineering

Role: Principal Firewall Engineer (15+ Years of exp)

Hire Type: Full Time

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Firewall Engineer with a bachelor’s in computer science or related field and proven expertise in firewall design, implementation, and management.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with firewall management and monitoring tools like Palo Alto, Cisco ASA.

Your role

• Design, deploy, and manage firewall solutions to ensure the security and integrity of the network.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and develop security strategies that align with business objectives.
• Monitor firewall performance, analyze security logs, and troubleshoot issues effectively.
• architecture solutions for hardware, software platforms
• Develop and implement automation practices to streamline firewall configuration, monitoring, and management.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including firewall diagrams and configuration guides, using tools such as Visio and Lucid chart.
• Understand and apply network security principles, including the OSI model, DNS, and IPv6.
• Assess and optimize the firewall infrastructure in terms of performance and compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
• Utilize tools such as Tufin for policy management and network security automation.
• Summarize complex technical information clearly and effectively for diverse audiences.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing, to support project success.
• Stay current with emerging security technologies and industry trends to enhance network protection.

Your skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Proven experience in firewall engineering, design, and implementation.
• Hands-on experience with firewall management and monitoring tools (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Check Point).
• Strong understanding of network security protocols and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
• Familiarity with firewall policies and rule sets.
• Proficient in technical documentation and using design tools (Visio, Lucidchart).
• Experience with Tufin or similar security policy management tools.
• Experience with LTM/GTM Products.

· Experience with NetConf/Yang, GRPC, and Openflow protocols.

• Familiarity with cloud security solutions, specifically AWS security configurations.
• Knowledge of additional firewall-related technologies such as web application firewalls (WAFs) and next-generation firewalls (NGFWs).
• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, or vendor-specific firewall certifications).

Life at Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

About Capgemini Engineering

World leader in engineering and R&D services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software to support the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Coupled with the capabilities of the rest of the Group, it helps clients to accelerate their journey towards Intelligent Industry. Capgemini Engineering has more than 55,000 engineer and scientist team members in over 30 countries across sectors including Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Naval, Automotive, Rail, Infrastructure & Transportation, Energy, Utilities & Chemicals, Life Sciences, Communications, Semiconductor & Electronics, Industrial & Consumer, Software & Internet.

Capgemini Engineering is an integral part of the Capgemini Group, a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided every day by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.

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Capgemini discloses salary range information in compliance with state and local pay transparency obligations. The disclosed range represents the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting, although we may ultimately pay more or less than the disclosed range, and the range may be modified in the future. The disclosed range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. At Capgemini, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. The base salary range for the tagged location is $83,000,-$183,430. This role may be eligible for other compensation including variable compensation, bonus, or commission. Full time regular employees are eligible for paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law

Disclaimer

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law

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Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Capgemini.

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Employment type

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Job function

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  Information Technology

• Industries

  Computer and Network Security

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