Vacature – IT – Firewall Architect

HYDAC is looking for a driven Firewall Architect, located in The Netherlands.

Job Description
Reporting to the leader of network infrastructure, the Firewall Architect will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of firewall infrastructure and systems, security policies and coordinating managed services.

Main Duties

1. Strategic development and implementation of firewall systems.

• Conceptual design and implementation of firewall architectures according to the security requirements of the company.

2. Development and implementation of security policies.

• Develop and implement firewall policies and procedures to ensure the security of network resources.
• Continuously update security policies to meet changing threats.

3. Monitoring and maintaining the firewall infrastructure.

• Continuously monitor firewall logs and events to identify potential security breaches.
• Conduct regular security checks and audits of the firewall systems.
• Addressing security vulnerabilities, identifying, and remediating firewall misconfigurations

4. Incident response and troubleshooting.

• Efficiently assist other departments with security incidents.
• Analysis and remediation of security breaches.
• Perform troubleshooting and diagnosis of network issues related to the firewall infrastructure.

5. Collaborate with other IT teams and departments to ensure our firewall systems meet the business requirements. 

6. Coordination of managed services.

Profile:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Security.
• Extensive experience in firewall management and configuration, ideally with Fortinet systems.
• Knowledge of Next Generation Firewall.
• Comprehensive understanding of network protocols, routing, and VPN technologies.
• Experience in incident response and troubleshooting of network problems.
• Analytical skills and the ability to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to work in a team and good communication skills.

Required skills:

• Good knowledge in analysing firewall logs and detecting security breaches.
• Experience in network security and knowledge of common security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, etc.).
• Know-How in WAN technologies (SD-WAN, Load-Balancing, BGP).
• Experience in VPN / Zero-Trust
• Excellent Communication skills.

Location:

The Netherlands

Applications:

If you are interested in applying for the above position, please forward a covering letter and CV, including salary expectations, to linda.dielissen@hydac.com