TL;DR

Firewall Security Analyst: Analyzing, validating, and reviewing firewall rule requests to ensure compliance with security policies and best practices with an accent on network security procedures and resolving connectivity issues. Focus on maintaining documentation and supporting internal audits regarding network security controls.

Location: Hybrid position based in Malaga, Spain

Company

%hirify_global% is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology.

What you will do

Review and analyze firewall rule change requests (NAT, ACLs, L4/L7 filtering).
Validate that the requested rules comply with corporate security policies.
Verify the necessity and justification for the requested openings.
Document approved rules and maintain their traceability.
Collaborate with technical teams to resolve connectivity and security issues.
Support internal or external audits regarding network security controls.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of networks and communications: TCP/IP, subnets, routing, VLANs.
Basic knowledge of security or network management tools.
Basic knowledge of information security: firewalls, segmentation, access control.
Network analysis skills.
Ability to interpret network diagrams.
Languages: advanced proficiency in English and Spanish.

Nice to have

Familiarity with commercial firewalls (Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, Cisco ASA).
Knowledge of SIEM and/or ticketing tools (ServiceNow, Jira, etc.).
Certifications or courses in networking or security (CCNA, Fortinet NSE1-3, etc.).
Knowledge of Zero Trust or network segmentation.

Culture & Benefits

Permanent, full-time contract.
Smart Office Pack so that you can work comfortably from home.
Training and career development.
Benefits and perks such as private medical insurance, life insurance, Language lessons, etc.
Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects.