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About Gruve

Gruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses. We specialize in cybersecurity, customer experience, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs). Our mission is to assist our customers in their business strategies utilizing their data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well-funded early-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with strong customer and partner networks.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Staff Engineer with deep domain expertise in Cisco firewall technologies and working experience with 2 3 other enterprise firewall platforms. The role involves leading requirement analysis, rulebook development, and validation of firewall migration tools to ensure seamless policy migration across multi-vendor environments. This is a key engineering role bridging network security domain expertise with tooling, automation, and process optimization.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Lead requirement analysis for customer-specific firewall migration use cases and design scenarios.
  • Develop comprehensive rulebooks that translate legacy firewall rules into structured, vendor-specific formats.
  • Perform technical validation of firewall migration tools, ensuring accuracy in rule conversion, NAT handling, object mapping, and service translation.
  • Act as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for Cisco firewalls including ASA, FTD, and Firepower Management Center (FMC) platforms.
  • Support firewall migration efforts across other major vendors such as Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and Check Point etc.
  • Simulate real-world scenarios in test environments to validate conversion logic and identify tool enhancement needs.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation including standard operating procedures, test plans, and training materials.
  • Mentor junior engineers on firewall architecture, migration tooling, and validation best practices.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in network security engineering, with significant focus on firewall technologies.
  • Expert-level experience with Cisco firewalls (ASA, FTD, FMC, 1K-9K chassis).
  • Hands-on experience with 2-3 other vendor firewalls.
  • Proficient in network protocols and services (TCP/IP, VPN, NAT, ACLs, IDS/IPS, segmentation, security zones).
  • Scripting and automation experience using Python, Bash, or similar for tool validation and rule parsing.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional certifications such as PCNSE, NSE 4/7, or CCNA/CCNP/CCIE Security.
  • Prior experience with firewall migration tools, conversion logic development, or automation frameworks.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based firewall services (AWS Security Groups, Azure NSGs, GCP firewall rules) is a plus.
  • Experience in BU-facing engineering or customer-driven solution roles.

Why Gruve

At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. If you re passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we d love to hear from you.
Gruve is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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