Hands-on firewall rule analysis and implementation
Firewall operations and maintenance
Halfspace ApS is seeking a mid-to-senior Firewall Security Consultant with expertise in Check Point and Palo Alto technologies. The role involves hands-on firewall operations, security initiatives, and collaboration on network security projects in a remote work environment
Job Summary
Analyze, optimize, and implement firewall rules using Check Point SmartConsole and Palo Alto Panorama.
Perform daily firewall operations including rule base management, policy deployment, and troubleshooting.
Collaborate on infrastructure and network security projects across EMEA, including automation and integration of security tools.
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Halfspace ApS is seeking a mid-to-senior Firewall Security Consultant with expertise in Check Point and Palo Alto technologies. The role involves hands-on firewall operations, security initiatives, and collaboration on network security projects in a remote work environment.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Check Point and Palo Alto firewall expertise
Hands-on firewall rule analysis and implementation
Firewall operations and maintenance
Network infrastructure security
Multi-vendor firewall environment experience
Nice-to-have
Championing a security-first culture
Continuous improvement of security posture
Automation and scripting for policy deployment
Collaboration in cross-functional teams
Key Requirements
15 years of technical experience on Checkpoint or Palo Alto firewalls
Expert-level hands-on experience with Check Point and Palo Alto
Advanced rule-based management
Strong troubleshooting skills for L3–L7 issues
Proven experience with physical and virtualized firewall environments
Experience with high-availability architectures, upgrades, and patching
Familiarity with automation and scripting (Python preferred)
Integration of firewalls with supporting systems
Solid understanding of network protocols
Proven track record of safe and efficient firewall change management
Incident response and root cause analysis
Ability to maintain accurate documentation
Knowledge of compliance requirements and best practices