Today's threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we build practical Identity & Access Management (IAM), Exposure Management, and risk programs, helping organizations stop active threats fast with Managed Detection & Response (MDR) that integrates with existing tools. Powering it all is Meridian, our entity fabric that connects identities, assets, and access into one trusted reality. Augmented by AI and driven by seasoned operators, our tireless global team arms organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way.
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Security Engineer II with 5+ years of experience in enterprise firewall and network security technologies. You will manage the design, implementation, troubleshooting, and ongoing optimization of security infrastructure across customer environments.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Fortinet FortiGate, Palo Alto Networks, and Cisco security technologies. Along with this, they will have a solid understanding of network architecture, routing, VPNs, segmentation, and security best practices.
This is a hands-on engineering position for someone who can troubleshoot complex network and firewall issues while helping organizations strengthen their overall security posture.
Responsibilities
- Design, configure enterprise firewall and network security solutions.
- Manage Fortinet FortiGate, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ASA/Firepower and related security technologies.
- Create firewall policies, security rules, access-control lists, and network security configurations.
- Configure and troubleshoot NAT, site-to-site VPNs, remote-access VPNs, IPsec, SSL VPNs, and network segmentation.
- Troubleshoot complex network connectivity and firewall-related issues across enterprise environments.
- Analyze firewall traffic, logs, and network behavior to identify security issues and configuration problems.
- Perform firewall rule reviews, cleanup, policy optimization, and security-hardening activities.
- Support firewall migrations, upgrades, replacements, and technology refresh programs.
- Configure and maintain high-availability firewall environments.
- Work with routing and networking technologies including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and subnetting.
- Partner with SOC, infrastructure, cloud, and security teams during security incidents and investigations.
- Report into Senior Network Security Leadership
Requirements
- Hands-on experience as a Firewall Engineer, Network Security Engineer, or Security Engineer.
- Advanced experience with the following:
- Fortinet FortiGate / FortiManager / FortiAnalyzer
- Palo Alto Networks / PAN-OS / Panorama
- Cisco ASA / Cisco Firepower / Secure Firewall
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise firewall policies and security rules.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routing, switching, VLANs, NAT, DNS, and network segmentation.
- Experience with IPsec VPN, SSL VPN, remote access, and site-to-site connectivity.
- Experience troubleshooting network traffic and connectivity issues.
WHY CYDERES?
Benefits that go beyond the basics, we support our people so they can do their best work.
✔ Medical Insurance - Employee + dependents covered
✔ Life Insurance - Protection for what matters most
✔ Retirement Match Program - We invest in your future
✔ Hybrid Work Model - 2–3 days in office
✔ Maternity & Paternity Leave - Time for the moments that matter
✔ Paid Time Off - PTO + sick & casual leave
✔ Bereavement & Volunteer Time - Give back to your community
✔ Professional Development - Reimbursement program
✔ LinkedIn L&D Platform - Thousands of courses at your fingertips
✔ Mobile Phone Reimbursement - Stay connected, on us
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience with enterprise firewall and network security technologies
- Hands-on experience as a Firewall Engineer, Network Security Engineer, or Security Engineer
- Advanced experience with Fortinet FortiGate, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer
- Advanced experience with Palo Alto Networks, PAN-OS, and Panorama
- Advanced experience with Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, and Secure Firewall
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise firewall policies and security rules
- Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routing, switching, VLANs, NAT, DNS, and network segmentation
- Experience with IPsec VPN, SSL VPN, remote access, and site-to-site connectivity
- Experience troubleshooting network traffic and connectivity issues
What We Do
Cyderes is a global cybersecurity partner built for today’s relentless threatscape. We specialize in identity-centric security, managed detection and response, and cloud defense—powered by AI and driven by expert operators. Our mission: arm organizations with the people, platforms, and perspective to "be everyday ready.”
