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Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Firewall Automation and Certification Engineer to join our FirewallDEV team within the Application Hosting – Secure Network Services organization. This role is ideal for a technical leader passionate about network security and automation, with deep expertise in Next-Generation Firewall platforms. You will play a pivotal role in designing, automating, and maintaining secure network infrastructure across our data centers, enabling secure connectivity to business partners, the public Internet, and cloud providers. This position is central to our transformation efforts—driving automation, improving transparency, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Job Responsibility:
Conduct rigorous testing and certification of next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) to validate performance, security efficacy, compliance with industry standards Labs), and interoperability across diverse network environments
Build and Develop Automation for NGFWs
Design and implement scalable, secure NGFW architectures across enterprise environments
Lead cross-functional teams in planning and delivering firewall-related projects using Agile methodologies
Develop automation solutions for firewall provisioning, policy management, and operational tasks using Python, Ansible, and other tools
Perform complex firewall certifications, upgrade testing, and developing templated configurations
Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements in all firewall implementations
Analyze performance trends and recommend improvements to firewall operations and automation
Collaborate with network and cyber partner teams to educate and collaborate for success
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical design documentation.
Requirements:
5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
3+ years of hands-on experience with NGFW platforms
3+ years of automation experience
Strong understanding of firewall policy design, NAT, VPNs, threat prevention features, and templated installations
Python, Ansible, REST APIs, and automation frameworks.
Nice to have:
Strong Networking Knowledge - Proficiency in TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, and network protocols (e.g., HTTP, DNS, SSL/TLS)
Experience with Testing Methodologies-Familiarity with performance, functional, interoperability, and security testing frameworks
Certifications Relevant certifications such as: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)