Senior Network Engineer - Firewall

Swift Software; Manassas, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Flexible work arrangement

On-site 2 days / week

Job summary

Swift is seeking an experienced security-focused network engineer in Virginia to design, implement, and manage Fortinet and Check Point firewall environments within a hybrid work pattern.

You will collaborate across teams, automate tasks, and contribute to network architecture while supporting DevOps practices and security standards. A strong background in SSL/TLS, policy management, and automation will help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 8–10 years of technical operational support experience.
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet and Checkpoint Firewalls or similar technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Firewall management platforms Forti Manager, Forti Analyzer, Checkpoint Smart-1.
• Familiarity with Algosec Security Management System.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN and Zero Trust.
• Troubleshooting complex network flows, interconnectivity, performance and configuration issues.
• Provisions/executes firewall requests per security policies on all environments.
• Familiarity with IaC concepts and scripting (Shell, Python, Perl).
• Familiarity with Ansible automation platform and source repos (Git/Bitbucket).
• CI/CD knowledge and Jenkins familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, configure, upgrade, and maintain Fortinet and Checkpoint Firewalls with virtual instances.
• Collaborate with team to implement and operate solutions, following DevOps/Agile practices.
• Deploy infrastructure and network software according to change management processes.
• Interact with internal/external customers to ensure excellent satisfaction.
• Automate and share knowledge to drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as a technical lead to influence network architecture and implementation.

Skills

Fortinet

Checkpoint

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

CheckPoint Smart-1

Zero Trust

SD-WAN

IaC

Python

Ansible

Shell

Git

Bitbucket

Education

Bachelor’s in CS or related

Tools

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

Check Point Smart-1

Algosec

Jira

Confluence

ServiceNow

Linux

Jenkins

Ansible

Job description

ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value - across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value - a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions. Swift is unable to sponsor an employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

What to Expect

• Work with the Product Owner and Squad members to design, develop, test, configure, upgrade, and maintain Fortinet and Checkpoint Firewalls with virtual instances (VDOM/VSX) in line with the agreed requirements
• Work with team to implement and operate your solutions
• Deploy infrastructure and network software according to change management processes
• Collaborate with internal and external customers following DevOps/Agile principles and best practices
• Assist in developing and maintaining technical documentation
• Interact and collaborate with other internal teams to ensure excellent customer satisfaction
• Handle issues always focusing on continuous improvement: you will automate, educate and share knowledge transparently.
• Opportunity to develop yourself and others in a true DevOps agile environment.
• This position is mission critical and offers flexible work (min. 2 days onsite and max. 3 days from home/per week) Weekend deployment activities and on-call on a rotational basis with peer team members (Estimated: One Saturday out of 4 weekends)

Required technical skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field. Or equivalent work experience.
• 8-10 years of experience in a technical operational support area
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet and Checkpoint Firewalls or similar technologies
• Hands-on experience with Firewall management platforms Forti Manager, Forti Analyzer, Checkpoint Smart-1
• Familiarity with security policy management tools like Algosec Security Management System
• Familiarity with SD-WAN and Zero Trust
• Capable of troubleshooting complex network flows, interconnectivity, performance and configuration issues
• Provisions/executes firewall requests in accordance with security policies and standards on all environments.
• Familiarity with concepts like Zero Touch/Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
• Scripting in Shell, Ansible, Python or Perl
• Familiarity with Ansible automation platform to automate tasks
• Familiarity with source code repository like Git, Bitbucket
• Professional skills & competencies
• Autonomous, driven, with strong ability to quickly adapt and respond to change.
• Customer oriented and quality mindset - we continually strive to deliver true customer value.
• Strong analytical skills, open-minded, solutions oriented, and a true team player - gaining energy through collaboration with others.
• Act as a technical lead to bring in Network Architecture design and drive to implementation

Desired technical skills

• Certification in Fortinet FCP/FCSS Network Security, Checkpoint CCSA/CCSE, Cisco CCNA
• Daily and Weekly FW rule-base management (provisioning, assurance etc.,)
• Contribute, plan and execute Firewall product roadmap/evolution - upgrades and new features
• Independently deploy a new infrastructure/environment i.e. from High Level Design to Detailed Design to Deployment
• Identifies problems and inefficiencies within our network and organizational workflows and assists with any recommended remediation/ changes to correct (example: script and automate routine tasks)
• Participate in the evaluation of new network technologies
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence and ServiceNow tools for collaboration
• Knowledge/experience operating in Linux operating system
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline and Automation technologies for build and deployment - Ansible, Jenkins

The estimated salary range for a new hire in this position in Virginia

is $101,000 USD Annual MINIMUM to $150,000 USD Annual MAXIMUM. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for all employee’s contingent on personal and company performance. Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families, and retirement plan plus matching 401k.

What we offer

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals - like you - with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact [e-mail] or indicate this in your application. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification. Swift doesn’t stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now. Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value - every instant of every day, in almost every country. We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too - an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us. Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you’ll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world. Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You’ll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment. At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day.