Firewall Engineer - R01557254

About Brillio Born digital in 2014, Brillio is a powerhouse of digital transformations. Orchestrated around the superpowers of technology – Cloud, AI, Mobile, IoT, we are a partner of choice for leading companies around the world, helping them leverage digital technologies. We have a global workforce of 6000+ people present in 15 locations across 6 countries – USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Romania, and India. We have been consistently certified by Great Place To Work® institute in USA, India, UK, and Romania for our strong foundational values and employee-centric culture.  Brillio Romania We are a dynamic and rapidly growing company with over 250 colleagues country wide and offices in Cluj, Oradea and Bucharest. With its fast-paced growth, the company has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. At Brillio Romania, we know our success comes from the innovative contributions and brilliant work of our people. So, we make fostering a positive work environment our top priority. Our colleagues not only thrive, but they also have the chance to build long and fulfilling careers, fostering a sense of stability and dedication that ultimately benefits both the company and our valued clients. Accelerate YOU at Brillio!! Looking for a Firewall Engineer fully remote, anywhere in Romania. Responsibilities:

Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Check Point)

Configure and maintain firewall policies, NAT rules, VPNs, and threat prevention features

Perform regular rulebase reviews, cleanup, and optimization to ensure performance and compliance

Lead firewall migration and modernization projects, including transitioning from legacy platforms to next-gen firewalls

Integrate firewall solutions with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) and support hybrid connectivity

Implement automation and orchestration for firewall provisioning and policy management

Collaborate with network architects to design secure segmentation and Zero Trust architectures

Support secure connectivity across data centers, branch offices, and cloud platforms

Monitor and respond to firewall-related security events and vulnerabilities

Ensure firewall configurations align with security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

Document firewall designs, change controls, and operational procedures

Participate in audits and provide evidence of firewall compliance

Requirements:

Proven experience managing enterprise firewall platforms (e.g. Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Check Point)

Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, VPN technologies, and security principles

Experience with cloud-native firewall solutions (e.g. Azure Firewall, AWS Network Firewall)

Familiarity with automation tools (e.g. Ansible, Terraform) and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash)

Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS)

Experience in infrastructure transformation and modernization initiatives

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Capable of analysing business and technical requirements and design/Implement project based on defined processes

Demonstrated strong personal mastery, including ethics, interpersonal skills, and engagement in continuous learning

Able to communicate and present complex issues with assurance and confidence

Ability to drive troubleshooting calls and have good skills in questioning, listening, idea development and influencing

Ability to work with a team to provide written documentation and skills transfer to the larger technical organization

Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Fluent in English; German language skills are a plus

Experience with SIEM and threat detection platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel) (nice to have)