Firewall Engineer

Position Purpose:
We are looking for an experienced Firewall Engineer to support one of our clients – a well established European investment bank, to support network security initiatives, including firewall design, implementation and project delivery. This role is critical in ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient network infrastructure within a highly regulated environment.
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and deploy firewall solutions, primarily using Fortinet technologies
Lead or support end-to-end firewall projects, including new installations and architecture design
Configure, maintain, and optimize firewall policies in accordance with security best practices
Perform firewall rule reviews, audits, and compliance checks
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to deliver security enhancements and infrastructure upgrades
Troubleshoot and resolve firewall and network security issues
Support change management, documentation, and operational handover processes
Minimum 6 - 8 years of experience in network security, with a strong focus on firewall technologies
Hands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate) in both design and/or implementation
Proven experience in firewall deployment projects within enterprise environments
Fortinet certification (NSE4 or above) is required
Good understanding of network security principles, including VPNs, NAT, IPS, and threat prevention
Experience working in banking or financial services environments is highly preferred
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Nice to Have
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in the banking sector
Exposure to network architecture design and security frameworks

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No