Firewall Administration & Security Specialist
Aug 2, 2025 - Senior

$3,500.00 Fixed
Project Summary
We are seeking an expert Firewall Administrator to perform a comprehensive security audit and overhaul of our network perimeter. This project is a critical initiative to enhance our defenses, streamline our firewall policies, and establish a robust, proactive security posture against modern threats.

The Business Imperative & Our Security Challenges
Our current network security is not meeting the demands of our growing business. We are facing several critical challenges that must be addressed:
- Complex & Unmanaged Rulebase: Our firewall rule set has become overly complex and lacks proper documentation, making it difficult to manage and prone to errors.
- Lack of Proactive Threat Hunting: We are in a reactive security stance, relying on alerts rather than actively searching for and neutralizing potential threats.
- Suboptimal VPN Performance: Our remote access and site-to-site VPNs are unreliable and slow, hindering business operations and frustrating our remote teams.




- Compliance Gaps: We lack the detailed logging and auditing capabilities necessary to easily meet our industry's compliance standards.

Required Expertise & Technical Skills
We require a specialist with deep, hands‑on experience and a strategic mindset. The idóneo candidate must possess:
- Core Firewall Platforms: Proven expertise with one or more of the following: Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, or Cisco ASA/Firepower.
- Security & Networking Concepts: A deep understanding of network security principles, including Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and security policy lifecycle management.
- VPN Technologies: In‑depth knowledge of IPsec and SSL VPNs for both remote user access and site‑to‑site connectivity.
- Proactive Threat Management: Experience with vulnerability assessments, threat analysis, and implementing proactive security measures.
- Compliance & Documentatio

📌 Firewall Administration (México)
🏢 Featmate
📍 México