Firewall Strategy Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Firewall Strategy Lead to shape, guide, and evolve the enterprise firewall strategy across our global infrastructure footprint. This role is responsible for defining and managing the full firewall lifecycle—from design and implementation to retirement—while driving modernization, vendor performance, and alignment with enterprise security and business objectives.

The Firewall Strategy Lead will serve as the strategic authority for firewall platforms and capabilities, ensuring interoperability, governance, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. In this role, you will collaborate across internal teams and third-party service providers to deliver scalable and forward-looking solutions that reduce risk, improve agility, and support our long-term technology roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Define and continuously evolve the enterprise firewall strategy in alignment with organizational goals, emerging threats, and architectural principles.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive firewall lifecycle roadmap, including refresh cycles, decommissioning timelines, and technology modernization initiatives.
• Influence platform selection, service models, and architectural direction based on technical merit, risk impact, and business value.

Vendor Strategy & Governance

Modernization & Innovation

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

What Does Success Look Like?

Required Qualifications

Education

Experience

Skills and Competencies

Work Environment & Conditions

Salary Range : $127,900 to $160,200 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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