Firewall Subject matter expert

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Hong Kong

Type: Full-time

Job Description:

Advanced knowledge / understanding of Network Security Filtering (network based filtering + host based filtering / micro segmentation)Responsibilities- Risk management experience.Firewall Subject matter expert: Job Description

1.The desired candidate should have minimum 5 years hands on experience in managing firewalls.

2. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

3. Any 2-firewall knowledge - Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Juniper , Fortigate or Cisco

4. Strong understanding of ports, protocols, and computer networking concepts.

5. Experience in Firewall rule base review is preferred.

6. Rule Base Review - Access Control Rules: Evaluate the existing access control rules to ensure that only necessary traffic is allowed and unauthorized traffic is blocked.

7. Rule Base Review - Rule Order: Check the order of rules to ensure they are in the correct sequence. Rule order matters, as rules are processed from top to bottom, and the first matching rule is applied.

8. Experience in Algosec, Tufin tools is preferred.

9. Review Policy Changes: Document and review any changes made to the firewall rules or configurations. Unauthorized changes can introduce security vulnerabilities. Implement a change management process to track and approve modifications to the firewall rules.

10. Unused Rules and Objects: Identify and remove any rules or objects that are no longer needed. Unused rules can introduce complexity and potentially create security holes.

11. Security Policy Compliance: Ensure that the firewall configuration aligns with the organization's security policies and industry best practices. Regularly update firewall rules based on changes in the network environment and security requirements.

12. Network Topology Review: Verify that the firewall accurately reflects the current network topology. Confirm that the firewall is correctly positioned to provide optimal protection.

13. Assess the potential impact of new firewall rules on network security and performance.

14. Collaborate with IT and security teams to address any issues or concerns related to firewall rules.

15. Maintain detailed documentation of all firewall rule requests, approvals and denials.

16. Stay current with industry trends, vulnerabilities and best practices related to firewall management and network security.

17. Basic knowledge in Linux script languages (PERL, shell).

18. Provide recommendations for improvements to firewall policies and procedures as needed.

19. Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

20. Any one Firewall Certification like CCSA, CCSE, Palo Alto, Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) is mandatory.