Network Security Consultant – Firewall Specialist Porto

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. The ideal candidate will have several years of real‑world experience in firewall operations and be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, multi‑vendor environment.

You will participate in security initiatives across Infrastructure and Network Security combining technical specialization responsibilities.

You will champion a security‑first culture, participate in initiatives that protect client platforms and data, reduce risk exposure, strengthen defenses, and continuously improve the client’s overall security posture.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, optimize, and implement firewall rules using Checkpoint Smart
  Console and Palo Alto Panorama
• Perform daily firewall operations including rule base management, policy deployment, and troubleshooting
• Conduct regular firewall policy reviews and audits using Algo
  Sec, Tufin or equivalent tools
• Manage firewall upgrades, patches, and high‑availability configurations
• Collaborate on infrastructure and network security projects across EMEA
• Collaborate on engagements implementing networks, firewalls, automate policy deployment, and integration of security tools in hybrid and multi‑cloud environments
• 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 the major cloud service providers
• Contribute to the project with daily support which can include understanding challenges, defining requirements and/or perform hands‑on technology configuration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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, i
  Rules) including installation, configuration, and upgrades
• Familiarity with Algo
  Sec, Tufin, or similar centralized firewall management tools
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architectures, SASE framework and/or cloud‑native security networks
• Experienced 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, in technical and business settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure networking experience
• Certifications such as:
  • Palo Alto: PCNSA, PCNSE
  • Checkpoint: CCSA, CCSE
  • F5: F5-CA, F5-CTS / F5-CSE
  • Microsoft Azure: Azure Network Engineer Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • Cisco: CCNA, CCNP
  • ISC²: SSCP, CCSP
  • Cybersecurity Masters

Additional Information

Flexibility for regular travels within Europe for key project deliveries and client meetings.