Job Description

Role- Network Firewall Migration Engineer

Location – Orlando, FL, or Tulsa, OK

Job Type – 6 -12 Months Contract

Job Description: Network Firewall Migration Engineer

Role Overview:   

We are seeking a Network Firewall Migration Engineer to lead and execute migration projects involving firewalls from vendors such as Checkpoint, Juniper, Cisco, and Fortinet . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in planning, designing, and implementing firewall migrations while ensuring minimal downtime and security compliance. 

Key Responsibilities:

- Assessment & Planning:

• Analyze existing firewall configurations, security policies, and network architecture. 
• Develop migration strategies and detailed implementation plans. 
• Identify dependencies and risks to ensure a smooth migration. 

- 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 (Preferred but not mandatory):

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

- Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management. 
• Ability to work under pressure and handle critical migrations with tight deadlines. 

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