Eir evo talent are currently seeking applicants for a Senior Network Firewall Architect. This is a permanent position located with our client in Dublin. This is a hybrid role.Responsibilities and DutiesFirewall Architecture: The Firewall Architect will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive architectures, strategies, and road-maps for the firewall estate.Firewall Design: The Firewall Architect will act as the primary Firewall Architect and will be responsible for defining architectures and rule sets on the Palo Alto Firewall estate. This includes creation of High-Level Design, Low Level Design, Change Requests, etc. The role will include both implementation and oversight on implementation by other firewall engineers.Project Collaboration: The Firewall Architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, network engineers, system administrators, and developers, to ensure firewall requirements are met throughout project lifecycles.Incident Response Planning: The Firewall Architect will be responsible for firewall input into technical incident response plans that outline the procedures and protocols to be followed in the event of a cybersecurity incident. This includes identifying potential threats, assessing risks, and outlining the actions to be taken during an incident.Manage Cybersecurity Incidents: The Firewall Architect will serve on the panel for managing and responding to major cybersecurity incidents, working with the incident response team to contain the incident, mitigate the damage, and restore operations.Continuously Improve Firewall Capabilities: The Firewall Architect will continuously monitor and improve firewall capabilities by staying up to date with emerging threats, technologies, and best practices. This includes conducting research, attending conferences, and collaborating with other professionals in this area.Support the Security Service Function: As a firewall subject matter expert, the Firewall Architect will assist and support the wider Security Services function. This includes mentoring junior staff and deputizing for similar roles during leave periods.Experience and CompetenciesExperience with Palo Alto firewalls.Experience with firewall architectures in a hybrid cloud (Azure) environment.Strong understanding & experience of security processes and services.Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate accurately and clearly to business and IT users.Good reporting and documentation skills.Good presentation skills & ability to host meetings to an audience.Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team environment.Strong interpersonal skills.Qualifications and CertificationsRelevant Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related area.Relevant Palo Alto firewall certifications.Relevant cybersecurity certifications.Experience working with third-party vendors.3+ years of experience in firewall administration.Strong technical background.Excellent communication and leadership skills.Aruba Network experience desirable.Candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland or currently hold a Stamp 1G/4 Visa to apply.For more information please apply here or contact Niall Moloney.eir evo / eir evo talent is an equal opportunity employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital / civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability. eir evo / eir evo talent apply all relevant Data Protection laws when processing your Personal Data.If you choose to apply to this opportunity and share your CV or other personal information with eir evo / eir evo talent, these details will be held by us in accordance with our privacy policy used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at eir evo / eir evo talent.Ref: EET62672
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