Job Description – Firewall Specialist

Job Title: Firewall Specialist
Location: Quezon City, Philippines
Work Setup: Hybrid (2 Days Work From Home | 3 Days Work From Office)
Shift: Morning to Mid Shift
Employment Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Headcount: 1

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Firewall Specialist with strong expertise in enterprise network security, firewall administration, and network infrastructure migration. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Fortigate, Cisco ASA, and Cisco networking technologies, along with a proven track record in firewall policy management, network delivery, and migration projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute firewall application migration projects.

• Configure, deploy, and manage firewall policies.

• Support network infrastructure migration and application traffic through secured firewall environments.

• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders for project delivery.

• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, security policies, and operational procedures.

• Prepare technical documentation, perform knowledge transfer, and hand over completed projects to the operations team.

• Troubleshoot network security and firewall-related issues.

• Support network delivery initiatives and maintain project timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience as a Firewall Specialist or Network Security Engineer.

• Strong hands-on experience with:

  • Fortigate Firewalls

  • Cisco ASA Firewalls

  • Cisco Routers and Switches

• Experience in firewall migration, implementation, and network security projects.

• Knowledge of SD-WAN is an advantage.

• Technical certifications in Networking Technologies (Routing & Switching, Firewalls) are preferred.

• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Fortigate

• Cisco ASA

• Cisco Routing & Switching

• Firewall Administration

• Network Security

• Firewall Migration

• SD-WAN

• Network Infrastructure

• Troubleshooting

• Network Documentation

Recruitment Process

• Paper Screening

• Level 1 Interview

• Level 2 Interview (Optional)

• Technical Assessment / Final Interview

Pre-Screening Questions

• What is your highest educational attainment?

• How many years of experience do you have as a Firewall Specialist?

• Do you have hands-on experience with Fortigate and Cisco ASA firewalls?

• Do you have experience configuring Cisco routers and switches?

• Have you worked on firewall migration or network infrastructure projects?

• What is your current salary?

• What is your expected salary?

• Are you willing to work in a hybrid setup in Quezon City with a Morning to Mid Shift schedule?

• When can you start if selected?