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.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze, 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 EMEA.Support network security projects across EMEA, including automation and integration of security tools.Document technical configurations, procedures, and incident reports.Work with clients and Accenture teams in a multi‐disciplined team structure, implementing cloud‐native and third‐party cloud/infra/app security solutions across all major cloud service providers.Contribute to the project with daily support which can include understanding challenges, defining requirements, and performing hands‐on technology configuration.QualificationsMinimum of 5 years of hands‐on experience with Check Point and Palo Alto firewalls.Strong experience in firewall rule‐base analysis, policy optimization, and incident investigation.Proficiency in TCP/IP, routing, switching, and Layer 3‐7 protocols, including DNS and DHCP.Advanced knowledge of IPsec, SSL, VPN, RAS, and SASE frameworks.Experience with F5 Load Balancers (LTM, ASM, iRules) including installation, configuration, and upgrades.Familiarity with AlgoSec, Tufin, or similar centralized firewall management tools.Knowledge of Zero Trust Architectures, SASE framework, and/or cloud‐native security networks.Experience in the full lifecycle of network deployment and management, from end‐to‐end implementation and configuration to maintenance, vulnerability assessment, architecture review, and detailed technical documentation.Experience with network monitoring, logging, and security event management.Hands‐on experience in automating network configurations and processes using Python or similar scripting/automation tools.Troubleshoot and resolve complex firewall‐related incidents.Demonstrated strong teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills in professional environments with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.Fluent in English, technical and business settings.Preferred QualificationsMicrosoft Azure networking experience.Certifications: Palo Alto PCNSA, PCNSE; Check Point CCSA, CCSE; F5 F5‐CA, F5‐CTS / F5‐CSE; Azure Network Engineer Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate; Cisco CCNA, CCNP; ISC2 SSCP, CCSP; Cybersecurity Masters.Additional Information Flexibility for regular travels within Europe key deliveries and client meetings.Mid‐senior level. Full‐time. Project Management, General Business, and Management. Security and Investigations industries.#J-18808-Ljbffr