Network Security Consultant – Firewall Specialist

Accenture Australia

Porto, Portugal
Hybrid
15 years check point or palo alto experience
Expert hands-on firewall rule analysis
Check point smartconsole and gaia proficiency
This role focuses on hands-on firewall rule analysis, implementation, and maintenance using Check Point and Palo Alto technologies

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on hands-on firewall rule analysis, implementation, and maintenance using Check Point and Palo Alto technologies.
  • The ideal candidate will champion a security-first culture while participating in initiatives that protect client platforms and data across EMEA.
  • Candidates must possess expert-level hands-on experience with both physical chassis and virtualized firewall environments including VSX and VM-Series.

Matching Summary

This role focuses on hands-on firewall rule analysis, implementation, and maintenance using Check Point and Palo Alto technologies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15 years Check Point or Palo Alto experience
  • Expert hands-on firewall rule analysis
  • Check Point SmartConsole and GAiA proficiency
  • Palo Alto Panorama and PAN-OS expertise
  • High-availability configuration management
  • Physical and virtualized firewall deployment
  • L3-L7 troubleshooting and deep packet analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Python scripting for automation
  • AlgoSec or Tufin tool familiarity
  • Strong verbal and written English communication
  • French or Dutch language skills
  • Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments
  • Proactive risk identification mindset
  • Ability to explain technical concepts clearly

Key Requirements

  • 15 years of technical experience on Checkpoint or Palo Alto firewalls
  • PCNSE certification (Preferred)
  • CCSE/CCSM certification (Preferred)

Work Rights

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