About the job
Toyota Tsusho Systems is hiring a Lead Firewall Engineer based in Plano, Texas. This role centers on designing, implementing, and managing advanced firewall solutions that protect the company’s network infrastructure. The position blends technical leadership with hands-on engineering and regular collaboration across teams to help maintain a strong security posture as threats evolve.
What you will do
- Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions to secure network infrastructure.
- Configure, maintain, and optimize firewall systems at an advanced technical level.
- Create, update, and enforce firewall policies to minimize risks from both internal and external threats.
- Monitor network traffic and analyze logs to detect, investigate, and address security threats proactively.
- Work closely with IT teams to ensure firewalls integrate smoothly into existing systems and network designs.
- Provide expert guidance on firewall best practices, network security standards, and emerging technologies to strengthen security measures.
- Conduct regular system audits and vulnerability assessments to verify compliance with company security policies and industry standards.
- Lead incident response efforts if firewall breaches or unusual activity occur.
- Mentor junior engineers and deliver training on firewall technologies and security protocols.
- Stay up to date on cybersecurity trends and innovations to continually improve firewall defenses.
