Security Engineer

Dahl Consulting is partnering with a leading national retail and distribution organization to identify a skilled Security Engineer to support critical network security initiatives. The role focuses on firewall engineering, policy design, and implementation across a complex, large-scale enterprise environment, ensuring secure infrastructure for high-volume operations.

Responsibilities:

• Configure and manage firewall technologies, including Check Point and other enterprise platforms
• Design, implement, and modify firewall policies (rule creation, NAT, segmentation, and access controls)
• Execute firewall changes during network cutovers, migrations, and deployments, including testing and validation
• Support network firewall policy operations and ensure compliance with security standards
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux systems (Ubuntu), including network configuration
• Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver secure solutions
• Serve as the primary firewall resource during deployments, including real-time troubleshooting and decision-making
• Support technology implementation programs and contribute to ongoing security improvements

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting and engineering network firewalls in production environments
• Strong experience configuring Check Point firewalls and managing firewall policies
• Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain firewall rules, NAT, segmentation, and access controls
• Experience across multiple firewall platforms, including Check Point and open-source technologies (e.g., iptables, nftables)
• Experience executing firewall changes during network cutovers, migrations, or site deployments
• Proficiency with Ubuntu Linux server administration, including system management and network troubleshooting
• Ability to independently plan and execute firewall changes with minimal oversight
• Experience working in cross-functional environments to support network security initiatives
• Willingness and ability to work evening and weekend shifts tied to project delivery schedules
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
• Experience supporting firewall implementations in supply chain, distribution, or multi-site environments
• Familiarity with change management processes in high-availability environments
• Experience supporting after-hours or weekend deployment activities
• Strong coordination skills when working with distributed teams during implementation windows