Senior Network Firewall Engineer

Artifintech; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Artifintech in Houston is seeking a seasoned Network Firewall Engineer to design, deploy, and operate enterprise-grade firewall solutions protecting critical networks.

You will work with IT teams, perform security assessments, and lead incident response, staying current with threats and compliance. Requires 8–10 years in cybersecurity and hands-on experience with Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, and Fortinet.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of cybersecurity experience with firewall management.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and manage firewall solutions.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, risk management, and compliance.
• Experience with Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions to ensure network security.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and remediation strategies.
• Monitor network traffic and analyze security incidents to respond to threats.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security measures into existing systems and processes.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Provide training and support to staff on cybersecurity best practices and firewall management.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.
• Participate in incident response planning and execution.

Skills

Firewall technologies

Network security

SIEM tools

IDS/IPS

Cloud security

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Cisco ASA

Palo Alto

Fortinet

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Job description

Artifintech in Houston is seeking a seasoned Network Firewall Engineer to design, deploy, and operate enterprise-grade firewall solutions protecting critical networks.

You will work with IT teams, perform security assessments, and lead incident response, staying current with threats and compliance. Requires 8–10 years in cybersecurity and hands-on experience with Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, and Fortinet.