Job Description

Position Tittle: Technology Engineer (158479-1)
Duration: Contract to Hire
Work Location:  Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX or Birmingham, AL or Phoenix, AZ or Strongsville, OH
Work Mode: Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2day in remote
Years of Experience: 8+ years applicable experience required overall

***For immediate consideration, you can email me at “shafique.mohammed@systemone.com"***

***Connect with me on LinkedIn***



Function of the Group: Network security operations and policy management

Initiatives/Projects: Help support Network Access Control (NAC)

Industry Background: Network Security, Cryptography, Network Access Control

Team Dynamic: Network security ops team, working with a vendor





Roles and Responsibilities:
• Design, configure, and deploy firewall rules on Fortinet FortiGate, Azure Firewall, Azure Network Security Groups (NSGs), and AWS Security Groups/Network Firewall.
• Utilize AlgoSec for automated policy management, rule optimization, and compliance checks across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Analyze network traffic and security requirements to create optimized, secure firewall rule sets, minimizing risks and ensuring performance.
• Conduct firewall rule audits, cleanups, and optimizations to eliminate redundant or unused rules, using tools like AlgoSec’s Firewall Analyzer or CloudFlow.
• Troubleshoot and resolve firewall-related issues, including connectivity, misconfigurations, and performance bottlenecks, using packet captures, logs, and CLI.
• Collaborate with network and security teams to align firewall policies with business needs and compliance standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR).
• Implement and manage VPNs, NAT policies, and application-layer controls across hybrid cloud environments.
• Document firewall configurations, rule changes, and processes for auditing and compliance purposes.
• Provide knowledge transfer to internal teams on firewall management and AlgoSec workflows.
• Stay current on Fortinet, Azure, AWS, and AlgoSec updates, as well as emerging security threats and best practices.



Must have technical skills (Min 8+yrs of exp required in all of the below skills)
• Fortinet certifications (NSE 4, NSE 5, NSE 7) and/or cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Security Engineer Associate).
• Experience with other firewall platforms (e.g., Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco) for broader context.
• Knowledge of SD-WAN, IPS, and application control in cloud and on-premises environments.
• Expertise in Fortinet FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, Azure Firewall, Azure NSGs, and AWS Network Firewall/Security Groups.
• Strong understanding of IPsec/SSL VPNs, stateful inspection, and Layer 3/4/7 firewall capabilities.
• Familiarity with cloud-native tools (e.g., AWS VPC Flow Logs, Azure Monitor) and network monitoring solutions.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, Azure Firewalls, Azure NSGs, and AWS Security Groups/Network Firewall.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, security concepts (zero trust, segmentation), and cloud networking (VPCs, VNETs
• Expertise in troubleshooting complex firewall issues using CLI, packet analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark), and cloud-native logging (e.g., AWS VPC Flow Logs, Azure Monitor).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and their application to firewall policies.
Flex Skills/Nice to Have:
• Advanced proficiency with AlgoSec for unified security policy management across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) for automating firewall rule deployments or audits.
• Advanced experience with AlgoSec’s Security Management Suite, including AutoDiscovery, BusinessFlow, and FireFlow for end-to-end policy management.
• Experience with traffic simulation, risk assessment, and policy compliance tools in AlgoSec.
• Create and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure compliance with security, backup, and disaster recovery policies
• Platform monitoring using Dynatrace

Education/Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Certifications: Fortinet certifications (NSE 4, NSE 5, NSE 7) and/or cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Security Engineer Associate).

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