Senior Firewall Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Team Lead

Senior Firewall Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Team LeadOur client is seeking a Senior Firewall Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Team Lead to lead enterprise firewall and VPN remediation initiatives in a financial services environment. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, requiring someone to coordinate specialists, drive technical decisions, and ensure security compliance throughout remediation activities. Responsibilities & Qualifications Lead firewall and VPN remediation activities with hands-on technical expertise and team oversight Coordinate and supervise a team of five specialists, providing work planning, technical direction, and progress reporting Review and validate technical deliverables for completeness, accuracy, security alignment, and deployment readiness Collaborate with Enterprise Network Services (ENS) and key stakeholders to align remediation efforts and resolve dependencies Apply deep network security expertise to guide complex technical decisions and troubleshoot challenges Identify, document, and escalate risks and issues to appropriate parties prior to deployment Ensure adherence to firewall governance policies, security controls, and change management procedures Requirements8–10 years of enterprise firewall security and network security experience Demonstrated expertise in firewall rule management, VPN technologies, and security remediation activities Strong background in financial services network environments and security architecture Proven team leadership and coordination experience managing technical personnel Solid understanding of firewall governance, security controls, and risk escalation protocols Hands-on troubleshooting capability and ability to perform detailed technical reviews Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and business stakeholders