Firewall Engineer

Description/Job Summary

The Firewall Engineer will play a vital role in fortifying Simpson Thacher's network security, ensuring the protection of our digital infrastructure which aligns with our commitment to operational excellence and innovation. The role is critical for maintaining the safety and integrity of our IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless and secure operations across the company. The Firewall Engineer will directly impact the Firm's ability to safeguard its digital assets, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure the continuous delivery of high-quality services to our clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Manage the Palo Alto Networks family of Next Gen firewalls, including but not limited to:
  • Standard firewall rule creation
  • Configuring Policy based forwarding rules
  • Create site to site VPNs and SASE targets
• Design, Implement, and maintain robust firewall infrastructures. This includes managing firewall rules and policies to ensure secure and efficient network traffic flow
• Conduct regular system audits to assess security risks and compliance with established protocols, ensuring that our network defenses remain impervious to external threats
• Identify vulnerabilities within our network and recommending enhancements to our security posture
• Collaborate closely with other IT teams, including the Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Service Delivery teams, to integrate firewall management with wider security and operational strategies
• Provide technical support and guidance in network security issues to various departments, enhancing the overall security knowledge within the company
• Stay up-to-date with emerging security threats and firewall technologies to continuously improve our security framework

Required Skills

• Proficient in network protocols, routing and switching concepts, and the ability to troubleshoot complex network security issues
• Familiarity with various firewall management tools and security monitoring technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make quick, informed decisions
• Familiarity with Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access VPN solution
• Ability to configure Prisma service connections and Prisma HIP checks
• Familiarity with SASE targets

Required Experience

• 5 - 7 years' of relevant experience

Preferred Experience

• Legal IT experience a plus but not required

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in network security

Details

Salary Information

NY only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $175k to $230k at the time of posting.

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.

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