Network Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Entry-Level Project Coordinator to support firewall cleanup initiatives across our IT infrastructure. This role is ideal for individuals looking to launch a career in project management or cybersecurity operations. You will assist in coordinating tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring timely execution of firewall remediation efforts in collaboration with technical teams.

• Coordinate and track firewall cleanup tasks across multiple teams and systems.
• Maintain project documentation, including schedules, action items, and status reports.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings with stakeholders and technical teams.
• Support configuration reviews, policy updates, and vulnerability remediation efforts2.
• Assist in managing project timelines and deliverables to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Communicate project status, risks, and blockers to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate documentation of firewall changes and audit trails.

Skills and Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Network Security, with a strong focus on firewall governance, operations, and remediation.

• Hands-on experience managing and reviewing firewall rule bases (e.g., Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet).

• Strong understanding of network security controls, firewall policies, rule lifecycle management, and access governance.

• Experience supporting audit remediation activities, including evidence collection, documentation, issue tracking, and action-item closure.

• Proven ability to perform firewall rule reviews, rule recertifications, cleanup initiatives, and rule-set optimization.

• Experience analyzing firewall rules for compliance, security risks, and operational effectiveness.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify remediation opportunities and drive them to completion.

• Experience working with regulatory, audit, risk, and compliance teams to address findings and meet remediation deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.

• Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Asana) is a plus3

• Fluent in Spanish

• Knowledge of automation, scripting, or AI-assisted security operations is highly desirable.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].