Select Minds specializes in providing tailored infrastructure management and application support solutions, aiming to help clients navigate challenges and achieve their specific goals effectively.

Select Minds

**Benefits:**  

*   Competitive Compensation
*   100% remote
*   Opportunity for advancement

  
**Firewall Level 3 Engineer**  
**Openings:**3 Positions  
**Location:** Fully Remote (Managers in PST; flexibility required)  
**Start Date:** ASAP  
**Duration:** Through 12/31/2025 (with possible extensions)  
**Screen call:** 20 Minute Screening on Google Meet  
**Tech Interview:** One round – A 30-minute video interview via Microsoft Teams.  
_Must be eligible for conversion without sponsorship_.  
  
We are seeking Firewall Level 3 Engineers with strong expertise in Cisco and Check Point firewalls to join our team in a fully remote capacity. If you’re an experienced firewall engineer who thrives in an operations-focused environment and can adapt to flexible schedules, this role is for you!  
  
**Key Responsibilities**  
  
**Firewall Administration & Troubleshooting**  

*   Manage, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA, and Check Point firewalls.
*   Analyze and optimize firewall rules to ensure maximum security and efficiency.
*   Provide expert-level troubleshooting and problem resolution for complex firewall issues.

  
**Operations & Incident Response**  

*   Work in a dynamic, operations-driven environment where no two days are the same.
*   Respond to firewall-related security incidents and coordinate resolution efforts.
*   Ensure firewall policies align with industry best practices and compliance standards.

  
**Security Strategy & Integration**  

*   Develop firewall strategies that support the organization’s broader security initiatives.
*   Integrate firewalls with other security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
*   Automate firewall management tasks using Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages.

  
**Flexible Scheduling & Adaptability**  

*   Work a 40-hour week, but expect a flexible schedule based on operational needs.
*   Some shifts may require working early mornings or late evenings with the ability to adjust hours earlier in the day.
*   Overtime is not required unless pre-approved by leadership.
*   Candidates with previous experience in an operations-driven culture will adapt best to this role.

  
**Collaboration & Leadership**  

*   Work closely with senior engineers, IT security teams, and leadership to enhance firewall security.
*   Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.

  
**Qualifications:**  
  

*   7+ years of experience in network security with hands-on expertise in Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA, and Check Point firewalls.
*   5+ years of firewall operations experience, with deep knowledge of firewall rules, configurations, and troubleshooting.
*   Strong understanding of network security principles and threat mitigation strategies.
*   Proficiency in Linux and experience with Python, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages for automation.
*   Flexibility to work in a dynamic operations environment, including occasional evening or early morning shifts.