World Wide Technology
Overview
Senior Firewall Rules & Automation Engineer at World Wide Technology (WWT). This is a contract role supporting a WWT customer through one of WWTs preferred partners. The partner will provide full compensation and benefits information prior to employment with the partner. Job Summary
The Senior Firewall Rules & Automation Engineer designs, optimizes, and automates firewall policies across complex enterprise environments. The role supports modernizing network security, enforcement of segmentation, and digital transformation initiatives. You will lead firewall rule lifecycle management, policy-as-code, and integration with cloud and hybrid platforms, collaborating with architects, cybersecurity teams, and infrastructure leaders to ensure secure and scalable connectivity. You may also provide leadership for global strategic initiatives and incident response as part of a matrixed organization. Location: Columbus, OH. Duration: 6 months. Rate/salary: $90.00 to $95.00 hourly on W2, with actual pay based on factors such as shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. Key Responsibilities
Firewall Policy Design & Optimization: Architect and implement enterprise firewall rule sets across data centers, cloud platforms, and edge environments; design zone-based segmentation and micro-segmentation policies; conduct rule audits and policy rationalization. Automation & Policy-as-Code: Develop automation workflows for firewall rule provisioning, validation, and decommissioning using Python, Ansible, and Terraform; implement policy-as-code frameworks; integrate with ITSM (e.g., ServiceNow) and CI/CD pipelines; manage policies across cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and architectures with hub-and-spoke models. Security & Compliance: Ensure configurations meet regulatory and internal standards (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST); implement logging, alerting, and telemetry for firewall events; support incident response with firewall logs and traffic analysis. Strategic Leadership & Collaboration: Lead initiatives such as Zero Trust segmentation, cloud perimeter modernization, and firewall-as-a-service adoption; partner with enterprise architects and executives; communicate strategies and outcomes; drive governance and delivery models; translate lessons into enduring standards. Portfolio & Governance: Define and execute solution packages (HLD, LLD, BoM, QA, automation models) aligned with governance objectives; perform gap analyses and prioritize remediation into quick wins and strategic programs. Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Expertise
Deep understanding of firewall technologies (Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Check Point). Proficiency in rule management, NAT, VPNs, and application-layer filtering. Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Ansible, Terraform). Familiarity with cloud-native firewall constructs and SDN/SASE architectures. Certifications
Preferred: PCNSE (Palo Alto), NSE4+ (Fortinet), CCNP Security, AWS/Azure Security Specialty. Experience
7+ years in network security engineering with focus on firewall management. 3+ years leading automation or strategic infrastructure initiatives. Soft Skills
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication and documentation abilities. Strategic mindset with a focus on scalability and governance. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with firewall rule lifecycle platforms (e.g., Tufin, AlgoSec, FireMon). Knowledge of Zero Trust segmentation and east-west traffic control. Background in regulated or high-security environments. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
Information Technology Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting and Financial Services
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Senior Firewall Rules & Automation Engineer at World Wide Technology (WWT). This is a contract role supporting a WWT customer through one of WWTs preferred partners. The partner will provide full compensation and benefits information prior to employment with the partner. Job Summary
The Senior Firewall Rules & Automation Engineer designs, optimizes, and automates firewall policies across complex enterprise environments. The role supports modernizing network security, enforcement of segmentation, and digital transformation initiatives. You will lead firewall rule lifecycle management, policy-as-code, and integration with cloud and hybrid platforms, collaborating with architects, cybersecurity teams, and infrastructure leaders to ensure secure and scalable connectivity. You may also provide leadership for global strategic initiatives and incident response as part of a matrixed organization. Location: Columbus, OH. Duration: 6 months. Rate/salary: $90.00 to $95.00 hourly on W2, with actual pay based on factors such as shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. Key Responsibilities
Firewall Policy Design & Optimization: Architect and implement enterprise firewall rule sets across data centers, cloud platforms, and edge environments; design zone-based segmentation and micro-segmentation policies; conduct rule audits and policy rationalization. Automation & Policy-as-Code: Develop automation workflows for firewall rule provisioning, validation, and decommissioning using Python, Ansible, and Terraform; implement policy-as-code frameworks; integrate with ITSM (e.g., ServiceNow) and CI/CD pipelines; manage policies across cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and architectures with hub-and-spoke models. Security & Compliance: Ensure configurations meet regulatory and internal standards (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST); implement logging, alerting, and telemetry for firewall events; support incident response with firewall logs and traffic analysis. Strategic Leadership & Collaboration: Lead initiatives such as Zero Trust segmentation, cloud perimeter modernization, and firewall-as-a-service adoption; partner with enterprise architects and executives; communicate strategies and outcomes; drive governance and delivery models; translate lessons into enduring standards. Portfolio & Governance: Define and execute solution packages (HLD, LLD, BoM, QA, automation models) aligned with governance objectives; perform gap analyses and prioritize remediation into quick wins and strategic programs. Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Expertise
Deep understanding of firewall technologies (Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Check Point). Proficiency in rule management, NAT, VPNs, and application-layer filtering. Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Ansible, Terraform). Familiarity with cloud-native firewall constructs and SDN/SASE architectures. Certifications
Preferred: PCNSE (Palo Alto), NSE4+ (Fortinet), CCNP Security, AWS/Azure Security Specialty. Experience
7+ years in network security engineering with focus on firewall management. 3+ years leading automation or strategic infrastructure initiatives. Soft Skills
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication and documentation abilities. Strategic mindset with a focus on scalability and governance. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with firewall rule lifecycle platforms (e.g., Tufin, AlgoSec, FireMon). Knowledge of Zero Trust segmentation and east-west traffic control. Background in regulated or high-security environments. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
Information Technology Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting and Financial Services
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