Firewall Engineer

Sopra Steria is a listed European technology leader specializing in Consulting, Digital Services, and Software. With over 51,000 employees worldwide across Europe, North America and Asia, the Group supports organizations in driving their digital transformation and delivering sustainable business value.

In Asia Pacific, Singapore serves as the regional headquarter for Sopra Steria’s Infrastructure, Cloud and Cybersecurity services.

Position Purpose:

We are looking for an experienced Firewall Engineer to support one of our clients - a well established European investment bank, to support network security initiatives, including firewall design, implementation and project delivery. This role is critical in ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient network infrastructure within a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and deploy firewall solutions, primarily using Fortinet technologies
• Lead or support end-to-end firewall projects, including new installations and architecture design
• Configure, maintain, and optimize firewall policies in accordance with security best practices
• Perform firewall rule reviews, audits, and compliance checks
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to deliver security enhancements and infrastructure upgrades
• Troubleshoot and resolve firewall and network security issues
• Support change management, documentation, and operational handover processes

• Minimum 6 - 8 years of experience in network security, with a strong focus on firewall technologies
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate) in both design and/or implementation
• Proven experience in firewall deployment projects within enterprise environments
• Fortinet certification (NSE4 or above) is required
• Good understanding of network security principles, including VPNs, NAT, IPS, and threat prevention
• Experience working in banking or financial services environments is highly preferred
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in the banking sector
• Exposure to network architecture design and security frameworks

• Work-life balance: Hybrid working mode and Work-from-Abroad benefits, 18 days of Annual leave

• Health & insurance: Comprehensive coverage including General Practitioner, hospitalization, dental, and optical

• Performance incentives: Annual bonus based on individual performance

• Learning & development: Training programs, certification opportunities, and training incentives to support career growth

• Team culture: Regular team-building activities and social events