Network Security Consultant – Firewall Specialist

Accenture is seeking a skilled and passionate mid‑to‑senior Firewall Security Consultant to join our team in Porto. This role focuses on hands‑on firewall rule analysis, implementation, and maintenance using Checkpoint and Palo Alto technologies. You will play a key role in securing network infrastructure, supporting firewall operations, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our security posture.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, optimize, and implement firewall rules using Checkpoint SmartConsole and Palo Alto Panorama.
• Perform daily firewall operations including rule‑base management, policy deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct regular firewall policy reviews and audits using AlgoSec, Tufin, or equivalent tools.
• Manage firewall upgrades, patches, and high‑availability configurations.
• Collaborate on infrastructure and network security projects across...