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Information Security Senior Specialist

Information Security Senior Specialist

VDart IncPlano, TX, United States
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Role : Information Security Senior Specialist

Location : Plano, TX (Onsite)

Type : Contract

Description :

  • We are seeking a Firewall Migration Engineer to lead and execute migration projects involving firewalls such as Checkpoint, Cisco ASA , and Fortinet . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in planning, designing, and implementing firewall migrations while ensuring minimal downtime and security compliance.
  • Firewall Migration & Implementation : Migrate firewall rules, NAT policies, VPN configurations, and security settings. Perform in-place upgrades, hardware replacements, or vendor-to-vendor migrations.
  • Ensure seamless cutover with minimal impact on business operations.
  • Implement high availability (HA) and clustering configurations if required.

Testing & Validation :

  • Conduct pre-migration and post-migration testing to validate firewall rules and connectivity.
  • Perform security assessments to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve migration-related issues.

    • Documentation & Handover :

  • Create detailed migration runbooks, rollback plans, and network diagrams.
  • Document firewall configurations, rule optimization, and best practices.
  • Provide knowledge transfer and training to operations teams.

    • Collaboration & Communication :

  • Work closely with network architects, security teams, and stakeholders.
  • Provide status updates and incident reports as needed.
  • Coordinate with vendors and third-party service providers if required.

    • Required Skills & Qualifications :

    Experience Level :

  • 8+ years of experience in firewall migrations and network security.

    • Technical Expertise :

  • Hands-on experience with Checkpoint, Juniper SRX, Cisco ASA / FTD, Palo Alto and Fortinet FortiGate firewalls.
  • Strong understanding of firewall policies, NAT, VPN (IPsec, SSL), and IDS / IPS. Experience in migrating firewalls across different vendors or upgrading firewall hardware / software.
  • Proficiency in CLI and GUI-based firewall management tools (e.g., Smart Console, J-Web, ASDM, Forti Manager).
  • Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, and network security best practices.

    • Migration & Troubleshooting Skills :

  • Experience in rule base optimization, log analysis, and troubleshooting connectivity issues .
  • Ability to analyze logs, packet captures, and perform debugging during migrations. Familiarity with automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible) for policy migration is a plus.

    • Certifications

  • Checkpoint CCSA / CCSE
  • Juniper JNCIS-SEC / JNCIP-SEC Cisco CCNP Security or CCIE Security
  • Fortinet NSE 4 / NSE 5 / NSE 7
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