Job Description:
Firewall Engineer
Location - The position is a Hybrid working senior Network Engineering role with minimum 2 days site-based in one of the DXC reginal delivery centres in Glasgow. Expectation is the successful candidate will cover project delivery on UK Secure accounts.
Clearance – Must be eligible for UK high level clearance.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Firewall Engineer to design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot firewall solutions in a large multi-vendor/multi-site environment for a DXC Customer. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of firewall technologies, network security principles, and best practices to ensure robust defence against cyber threats. The role focus will cover Firewall and Security infrastructures, with a key focus on Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper and Tufin product portfolios. Expectation is the successful candidate will have proven work experience in a challenging, multi-vendor environment working as part of a team delivering both project engineering and support functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, configure, and maintain firewall infrastructure (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper).
- Monitor firewall performance and analyse security logs to detect and respond to security incidents.
- Implement firewall rules, policies, and access control lists (ACLs) based on organizational security requirements.
- Collaborate with network, security, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of firewall systems.
- Conduct firewall rule reviews, audits, and compliance checks regularly.
- Troubleshoot and resolve firewall-related issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Stay updated with the latest security threats and firewall technologies to recommend improvements.
- Document firewall configurations, changes, and procedures for audit and knowledge sharing.
- Participate in incident response and disaster recovery planning related to firewall infrastructure.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, cybersecurity or related field.
- Proven experience as a Firewall Engineer or Network Security Engineer.
- Strong knowledge of firewall platforms such as Palo Alto, Cisco or Juniper.
- Experience with VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, etc.).
- Familiarity with security standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, or PCI-DSS is a plus.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, Palo Alto PCNSE preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Currently possess SC clearance (Mandatory).
Other Qualifications:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Skilled in time, priority, and task management.
- Effective communication skills for interaction with customers and team members.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Capable of managing competing priorities in complex environments.
- Professional demeanour with confidence in handling technical issues.
- Willingness to travel as requested (Infrequent)
- Availability for on-call work, including weekends or shifts as needed.
