Firewall Architect (m/f)

Strategic design, further development and global implementation of enterprise‑grade firewall architectures in line with business and security requirements.
Development and implementation of firewall and network security policies and standards.
Continuous monitoring, maintenance and optimization of the firewall infrastructure.
Leading and supporting incident response and troubleshooting of complex network issues.
Collaborate with IT teams to ensure our firewall systems meet the business requirements.
Technical coordination and governance of external and managed firewall services.
Implement future‑oriented concepts Zero Trust and next‑generation network architectures.

Degree in Computer Science or a comparable qualification, or many years of proven professional experience in enterprise firewall environments.
Strong professional experience in the field of firewall, network technologies, ideally in complex, international infrastructures.
Knowledge of Next Generation Firewall and of network security desirable.
Knowledge of common security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, etc.).
Know-How in WAN technologies (SD-WAN, Load-Balancing, BGP, VPN/Zero-Trust).
Good analytical skills and ability to identify and solve problems.
Ability to work in a team and good communication skills.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

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