Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience) with at least 3-5 years IT experience in firewall administration or relevant Enterprise Security management
Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, routing, switching)
Familiarity with firewall technologies (Check Point, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco) and understanding of network security fundamentals
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills plus good written and verbal communication; ability to work in a team environment
Requirements:
Assist in configuring, deploying, and maintaining firewall solutions
Monitor firewall logs and security alerts for suspicious activity; support troubleshooting of firewall and connectivity issues
Perform routine firewall rule reviews and cleanup; assist with vulnerability assessments and security audits
Document firewall configurations, changes, and procedures; collaborate with network, security, and IT teams
Job description
Role: Firewall Engineer Location: Remote Duration: 6 plus months Pay Rate: Market Standard
Job Summary: An Associate Firewall Engineer is responsible for supporting the configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of firewall and network security systems. This role works under senior security or network engineers to help protect an organization’s network infrastructure from unauthorized access, cyber threats, and vulnerabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in configuring, deploying, and maintaining firewall solutions
Monitor firewall logs and security alerts for suspicious activity
Help implement and maintain network security policies and rules
Support troubleshooting of firewall and connectivity issues
Perform routine firewall rule reviews and cleanup
Assist with vulnerability assessments and security audits
Document firewall configurations, changes, and procedures
Collaborate with network, security, and IT teams
Stay current with emerging security threats and best practices
Support incident response activities as needed
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). In addition to educational qualification, candidate should possess at least 3-5 years’ IT experience with firewall administration or relevant Enterprise Security management.
Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, routing, switching)
Familiarity with firewall technologies (e.g., Check Point, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco)
Understanding of network security fundamentals
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as:
CompTIA Security+
Network+
CCNA
Experience with SIEM tools
Exposure to cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Basic scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell, or Bash)
Internship or lab experience in network security
Technical Skills
Firewall rule management
Log analysis
VPN technologies
Network troubleshooting
Security best practices
Basic Linux/Windows administration
Soft Skills
Attention to detail
Problem-solving mindset
Willingness to learn
Time management
Documentation discipline
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.
