NetSec Engineer

Freelance Network Security Engineer to manage Firewall policies (Juniper & Palo Alto), Ritm requests, and security governance

As a Network Security Engineer, you will be responsible for managing Firewall rule change requests (Ritm), ensuring compliance with security policies, and optimizing Firewall rules on Juniper and Palo Alto Firewalls. You will play a key role in enforcing strict network traffic control, following security best practices and governance requirements.

Role

Analyze and validate Firewall rule modification requests

Implement changes on Juniper and Palo Alto Firewalls using Panorama

Assess and test rule modifications before deployment

Ensure new rules are necessary, secure, and compliant with standards

Optimize existing rules to reduce redundancy and improve performance

Use AlgoSec to analyze dependencies and manage rule lifecycle

Contribute to security audits and continuous policy improvements

Maintain clear documentation of changes and configurations

Support and train teams on Firewall management best practices

Profile

3+ years of experience in Firewall rule management and administration (Juniper & Palo Alto)

Strong knowledge of Panorama for centralized policy management

Familiarity with AlgoSec (optional but a plus)

Deep understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, etc.) and perimeter security concepts

Hands-on experience with Firewall change request management (Ritm)

Knowledge of ITSM processes (ServiceNow or similar)

Experience with security audits and compliance best practices

Offer

Join a dynamic and dedicated team focused on continuous security improvement

Work on challenging technical projects with direct impact on critical infrastructure

Opportunity to work with advanced tools like Panorama, AlgoSec, etc

A fast-paced, evolving environment with room for growth and skill development

---