Remote Perimeter Security Engineer: Firewalls & IDS/IPS

GDH; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GDH is seeking a Perimeter Implementation Engineer to support deployment, lifecycle management, and enhancements of network security systems. This role focuses on firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure environments while ensuring zero impact to network operations.

The engineer will build, validate, and deploy configurations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and maintain high-level and low-level design documentation. Remote work is available from an approved location.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of IT experience with a focus on firewall and perimeter security solutions.
• Experience building, configuring, and maintaining Fortinet and Check Point firewall platforms.
• Practical knowledge of IDS/IPS products like TippingPoint and Fortinet.
• Strong understanding of network routing, switching, and related protocols.
• Familiarity with DMZ architectures, security policies, and related infrastructure.
• Programming in Python, Perl, or shell scripting; Unix/Linux admin level.

Responsibilities

• Manage release and deployment projects for network perimeter security systems with minimal production impact.
• Develop implementation plans, validation procedures, and back-out strategies for complex security requests.
• Build, operate, and maintain Fortinet, Check Point, and TippingPoint platforms and management systems.
• Perform QA before deployment to ensure standards compliance and risk mitigation.
• Communicate progress and technical solutions to executives and technical teams.

Skills

Networking

Security concepts

Python

Perl

Shell scripting

Unix/Linux

Documentation

Project management

Tools

Fortinet

Check Point

TippingPoint IDS/IPS

Job description

GDH is seeking a Perimeter Implementation Engineer to support deployment, lifecycle management, and enhancements of network security systems. This role focuses on firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure environments while ensuring zero impact to network operations.

The engineer will build, validate, and deploy configurations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and maintain high-level and low-level design documentation. Remote work is available from an approved location.