Piper Companies is seeking a Network Security Migration Engineer to support a major cybersecurity‑industry client in executing complex firewall and security platform migrations. The role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep experience migrating from competitor firewall platforms into next‑generation security technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Work full‑time in a remote capacity supporting customer integration and migration initiatives
- Configure, implement, and maintain next‑generation firewall and security management platforms
- Optimize and scale firewall and centralized management solutions
- Migrate policies, objects, and configurations from competitor systems into modern NGFW environments
- Conduct testing, validation, and cutover execution for migration deployments
- Provide guidance on code upgrades, optimization, and best practices
- Assist in developing application and threat signatures when necessary
- Work with technical support centers to diagnose and resolve complex issues
- Build confidence with customer network and security teams throughout the transformation process
Requirements:
- Extensive hands‑on experience migrating from competitor firewalls into next‑generation firewall platforms (automation/scripting experience preferred)
- Strong experience with centralized management platforms and log collection systems
- Expertise with NGFW, Panorama‑type solutions, and cloud security management platforms
- Secondary experience with remote‑access tools similar to GlobalProtect
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or equivalent experience/training
- 5+ years of experience with network/security technologies (BGP, SD‑WAN, VXLAN, routing/switching)
- 3+ years leading enterprise‑scale security solution implementations
- Strong background in installation, configuration, and operation of high‑end firewall appliances
- Solid understanding of LAN, WAN, internet protocols, and modern security architectures
- Excellent communication skills and ability to present to senior technical and leadership teams
- Demonstrated consulting experience with planning, customer interaction, and problem‑solving
- Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCNA, CNSE, JNCIE‑SEC, vendor‑specific certifications