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Network Security Consultant – Firewall Specialist

Porto Job No. r00294145 Full-time - Hybrid

Descrição

We are seeking a skilled and passionate mid-to-senior Firewall Security Consultant to join our team in Porto. This role focuses on hands-on firewall rule analysis, implementation, and maintenance using Check Point and Palo Alto technologies. You will play a key role in securing network infrastructure, supporting firewall operations, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our security posture. The ideal candidate will have several years of real-world experience in firewall operations and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-vendor environment

You will participate in security initiatives across Infrastructure and Network Security combining technical specialization responsibilities. 

You will champion a security-first culture, participate in initiatives that protect client platforms and data, reduce risk exposure, strengthen defenses, and continuously improve the client's overall security posture.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, optimize, and implement firewall rules using Check Point SmartConsole and Palo Alto Panorama

  • Perform daily firewall operations including rule base management, policy deployment, and troubleshooting

  • Conduct regular firewall policy reviews and audits using AlgoSec, Tufin or equivalent tools

  • Manage firewall upgrades, patches, and high-availability configurations

  • Collaborate on infrastructure and network security projects across EMEA

  • Collaborate on engagements implementing networks, firewalls, automate policy deployment, and integration of security tools in hybrid and multi-cloud environments

  • Support network security projects across EMEA, including automation and integration of security tools

  • Document technical configurations, procedures, and incident reports

  • Work with clients and Accenture teams in a multi-disciplined team structure, implementing cloud native and third-party cloud/infra/app security solutions across all the major cloud service providers

  • Contribute to the project with daily support which can include understanding challenges, defining requirements, and/or performing hands-on technology configuration

Requisitos

Qualifications

  • Firewall Administration & Operations

    • 15 years of technical experience on Checkpoint or Palo Alto firewalls

    • Expert-level hands-on experience with Check Point (GAiA, SmartConsole, VSX, clustering/HA, Threat Prevention blades, VPN) and Palo Alto (PAN-OS, Panorama, App-ID, User-ID, GlobalProtect, Threat/URL/WildFire profiles)

    • Advanced rule-based management: policy design, rule optimization, cleanup, and migration between platforms

    • Strong troubleshooting skills for L3–L7 issues (routing, NAT, VPN/IPsec, SSL decryption, application identification), including deep packet analysis and log interpretation

    • Proven experience working with both physical firewall chassis (installation, cabling, hardware upgrades, RMA procedures) and virtualized firewall environments (VSX for Check Point, VM-Series for Palo Alto, multi-tenancy, resource allocation)

    • Experience with high-availability architectures, upgrades, and patching for both platforms

    • Familiarity with automation and scripting (Python preferred) for policy deployment, auditing, and reporting

    • Integration of firewalls with supporting systems (logging, monitoring, SIEM, authentication sources)

    • Solid understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VRF, MPLS, GRE, IPsec)
       

  • Change & Incident Management

    • Proven track record of safe and efficient firewall change management (CAB processes, rollback plans, emergency changes)

    • Incident response and root cause analysis for firewall-related security events
       

  • Documentation & Compliance

    • Ability to maintain accurate documentation (network diagrams, rule base documentation, change logs)

    • Knowledge of compliance requirements and best practices for firewall environments

  • Soft Skills

    • Strong analytical skills to diagnose complex issues and propose effective solutions

    • Proactive in identifying risks and opportunities for improvement

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (French and/or Dutch is a plus)

    • Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

    • Experience working in cross-functional teams and supporting colleagues during incidents and projects

    • Quick to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving security landscapes

    • Open to feedback and continuous improvement.

    • Take responsibility for assigned tasks and drive them to completion with minimal supervision

    • Maintains high standards of quality and follows established processes

    • Focused on delivering reliable and secure services to internal and external customers

    • Responsive and supportive during critical incidents and planned changes

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications

    • PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer)

    • CCSE/CCSM (Check Point Certified Security Expert/Master)

Additional Information

Flexibility for regular travel within Europe for key project deliveries and client meetings.

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