Sopra Steria is a listed European technology leader specializing in Consulting, Digital Services, and Software. With over 51,000 employees worldwide across Europe, North America and Asia, the Group supports organizations in driving their digital transformation and delivering sustainable business value.
In Asia Pacific, Singapore serves as the regional headquarter for Sopra Steria’s Infrastructure, Cloud and Cybersecurity services.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
We are looking for an experienced Firewall Engineer to support one of our clients – a well established European investment bank, to support network security initiatives, including firewall design, implementation and project delivery. This role is critical in ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient network infrastructure within a highly regulated environment.
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and deploy firewall solutions, primarily using Fortinet technologies
Lead or support end-to-end firewall projects, including new installations and architecture design
Configure, maintain, and optimize firewall policies in accordance with security best practices
Perform firewall rule reviews, audits, and compliance checks
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to deliver security enhancements and infrastructure upgrades
Troubleshoot and resolve firewall and network security issues
Support change management, documentation, and operational handover processes
Qualifications
Minimum 6 - 8 years of experience in network security, with a strong focus on firewall technologies
Hands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate) in both design and/or implementation
Proven experience in firewall deployment projects within enterprise environments
Fortinet certification (NSE4 or above) is required
Good understanding of network security principles, including VPNs, NAT, IPS, and threat prevention
Experience working in banking or financial services environments is highly preferred
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Nice to Have
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in the banking sector
Exposure to network architecture design and security frameworks
Additional Information
•Work-life balance: Hybrid working mode and Work-from-Abroad benefits, 18 days of Annual leave
•Health & insurance: Comprehensive coverage including General Practitioner, hospitalization, dental, and optical •Performance incentives: Annual bonus based on individual performance •Learning & development: Training programs, certification opportunities, and training incentives to support career growth •Team culture: Regular team-building activities and social events
Lead technical activities (security usecase definition, design, implementation & enrichment) in the team of IT Production Security Investigation & Incident Response based on real-world attack scenario
