Systems Engineer - Firewall (Central Infra) - Geylang

apartmentSynapxe placeGeylang scheduleFull-time calendar_month 

Position Overview

The firewall engineer is expected to :

  • Work on enterprise firewall management, incident response
  • Support the department on policy and governance matters
  • To be on standby with on-call availability with varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidays on rotational basis

This is a 2 years direct contract position with Synapxe

Role & Responsibilities
  • Firewall Management: Configure, deploy, and maintain Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls, ensuring optimal security posture
  • Algosec Administration: Assist in managing firewall policy automation, compliance checks, and risk analysis using Algosec
  • Team Leadership (For more senior candidates): Mentor junior engineers, coordinate firewall-related projects, and ensure best practices are followed
  • Governance & Compliance: Support the HOD in audits, risk assessments, and security policy enforcement
  • Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain scripts (Python, Ansible, etc.) to automate firewall rule management and reporting
  • Incident Response: Troubleshoot firewall-related issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes
  • Vulnerability Management: Work with the security team to address firewall-related vulnerabilities and apply patches
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed records of firewall rules, changes, and compliance reports
Requirements
  • Possess a Professional certificate/NITEC/Diploma in Computer Engineering/Information Technology or equivalent
  • Min 5 years of hands-on experience managing Enterprise Firewalls (NGFW, VPN, IPS/IDS)
  • Experience with Algosec for firewall policy management (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, BGP, VPNs, routing/switching)
  • Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc) for automation tasks
  • Team leadership or mentoring experience is highly desirable
  • Familiarity with cloud security (AWS/Azure firewalls) is a plus
  • Certifications such as PCNSE (Palo Alto), NSE (Fortinet), or CISSP/CCSP are advantageous
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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