Define and continuously evolve the enterprise firewall strategy in alignment with organizational goals, emerging threats, and architectural principles
Develop and maintain a comprehensive firewall lifecycle roadmap, including refresh cycles, decommissioning timelines, and technology modernization initiatives
Influence platform selection, service models, and architectural direction based on technical merit, risk impact, and business value
Serve as the primary point of contact for all firewall-related third-party vendors and managed service providers (MSPs)
Drive vendor selection processes, capability evaluations, and contract negotiations
Oversee vendor execution against SLAs, strategic initiatives, and compliance requirements
Lead initiatives to modernize firewall policy models, automation frameworks, and management tools
Evaluate and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies to enhance policy deployment and change management
Ensure alignment between cloud-native and on-premise firewall strategies in hybrid environments
Develop governance models that ensure auditability, documentation consistency, and alignment with regulatory frameworks
Review audit findings, control gaps, and incident trends to drive systemic improvements
Collaborate with security, compliance, legal, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure Engineering, and Restaurant Engineering teams
Lead cross-functional workshops and steering committees and present business cases to executive stakeholders
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent work experience)
Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, or equivalent preferred
7–10 years of experience in network or security architecture roles
At least 3 years focused on firewall governance, lifecycle planning, or product ownership
Demonstrated success in vendor management, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiation
Proficiency in automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible, Terraform, OpenTofu, Chef, or Puppet
In-depth experience with enterprise firewall platforms including Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, or equivalent
Solid understanding of hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Familiarity with security frameworks and regulatory mandates (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOX)
Benefits
Bonus eligibility
Hybrid or remote work options (depending on location and team structure)
Occasional travel for vendor meetings, workshops, or strategy sessions
Participation in executive briefings or leadership forums
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