Firewall Engineer 100% (m/w/x)Project conditions:Location: Basel, SwitzerlandPeriod: 06/01/2025 to 30/06/2025Role Purpose: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Firewall Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, management, and maintenance of our firewall systems to protect our IT infrastructure from unauthorized access, cyberattacks, and data breaches. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the security and integrity of our network.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement firewall solutions based on organizational needs.Configure firewall rules, VPNs, and NAT policies.Update and optimize access control rules.Perform risk analysis of current policies.Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities.Respond to and investigate security incidents.Perform regular firmware and patch updates.Migrate configurations during hardware/software upgrades.Diagnose and resolve connectivity or performance issues.Address misconfigurations and rule conflicts.Work with IT teams to align firewall policies with network architecture.Assist SOC teams during cybersecurity incidents.Requirements:Knowledge of hardware, software, and cloud-based firewalls, specifically with Checkpoint OnPrem and Cloud Guard.Understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, OSI model, IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, VPNs, NAT, PAT, and familiarity with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).Knowledge of SSL/TLS, IPSec, HTTPS, SSH, and familiarity with RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.Understanding of cyber threats such as malware, DDoS attacks, phishing, ransomware, and experience with IPS/IDS and threat intelligence platforms.Proficiency in creating and optimizing ACLs, managing zones and security policies.Familiarity with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and ability to analyze logs and identify security incidents.Certifications such as Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA/CCSE), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) are preferred.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Are you ready to shape the future? Then apply now for the position of FirewallEngineer(m/w/x) 100%. Feel free to contact Khem Fischlewitz via email at k.fischlewitz(at)realstaffing.com.We look forward to meeting you!All applicants must possess a Swiss work permit or a Swiss or EU passport.Sthree Switzerland is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.