Job description
We are looking for a highly skilled Firewall Architect with extensive experience in firewall deployment and rule automation to lead the design, implementation, and automation of our firewall infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have in-depth expertise in tools like NetBox, Ansible, and AWX, and will play a key role in driving the automation and modernization of our firewall systems.
Firewall Architecture and Design:
o Design scalable, secure, and efficient firewall architectures tailored to business needs.
o Develop and document high-level and low-level designs (HLD/LLD) for firewall deployments.
2. Automation and Deployment:
o Implement automated workflows for firewall deployments using Ansible and AWX.
o Create and manage playbooks for automated configuration of firewall policies, rules, and objects.
o Automate the lifecycle management of firewalls, including patching, upgrading, and decommissioning.
3. Firewall Rule Automation:
o Design and deploy automated solutions for rule provisioning, de-provisioning, and validation.
o Ensure compliance and security by automating rule audits and remediation processes.
4. Integration with Source of Truth (NetBox):
o Integrate NetBox as a source of truth for firewall configurations and parameters.
o Ensure accurate synchronization between NetBox and the firewall management platform.
5. Collaboration and Support:
o Collaborate with network, security, or CMDB teams to ensure firewall designs align with overall infrastructure goals.
o Provide technical guidance and mentorship to operational teams on automation best practices.
6. Monitoring and Optimization:
o Integrate tools to monitor firewall performance and health.
o Continuously optimize automation workflows for efficiency and scalability.
7. Documentation and Standards:
o Maintain comprehensive documentation for all automation workflows and firewall configurations.
o Define and enforce automation standards and best practices.
Job requirements
Qualifications:
• Technical Expertise:
o Strong experience with firewall platforms (e.g., Fortinet, Checkpoint, IPTABLE, or equivalent).
o Proficiency in automation tools, especially Ansible and AWX.
o Hands-on experience with NetBox for infrastructure documentation and automation.
o Solid skills in Linux and bash.
• Automation Experience:
o Proven track record in deploying automated firewall solutions at scale.
o Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating infrastructure automation workflows.
• Soft Skills:
o Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
o Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
o Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Preferred:
o Certifications such as Red Hat Certified Specialist in Security: Linux, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent.
o Familiarity with GitLab or equivalent for managing automation code.
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