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Brandon Peskin

Freelance Firewall Engineer
United States
Toptal Member Since September 24, 2020

Brandon is an experienced professional who has worked as a systems administrator and network engineer/architect. He has a strong passion for developing, implementing, and supporting the technologies used both yesterday and today to get the job done. Brandon has solid experience working with major vendors such as Fortinet, Cisco Ubiquiti, and Palo Alto Networks.

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Egor Miadzvedzeu

Freelance Firewall Engineer
Canada
Toptal Member Since December 13, 2021

Egor is a results-oriented cloud architecture and DevOps consultant with over 20 years of hands-on experience, a profound understanding of the current cloud technology stack, and in-depth knowledge of IP networking, Linux, and DevOps methodology. Passionate about creating sound and secure systems addressing complex problem domains with a Git DevSecOps mindset, Egor is dependable, dutiful, and reliable.

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Sonali Johri

Freelance Firewall Engineer
United States
Toptal Member Since September 13, 2023

With five years of experience in cybersecurity, Sonali specializes in managing large projects, Cisco devices, network security, and cyber monitoring. Her skills span server architecture, vulnerability testing, regulatory compliance, VPNs, and firewalls. She excels in interdisciplinary teamwork, thrives in high-pressure settings, and has strong problem-solving acumen. Sonali's dedication to cyber monitoring and innovative security solutions positions her to drive impactful contributions.

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Justin McGee

Freelance Firewall Engineer
Australia
Toptal Member Since July 1, 2021

Justin is a well-rounded developer, infrastructure engineer, and manager. He spent 15 years in the IT industry, built many forms of infrastructure across the Windows and Linux world, and developed applications in various languages. He migrated AWS and Office 365 for 100+ virtual machines and 3,000 exchange mailboxes and re-architected Docker and AWS Native services applications. Justin is known for his sense of humor, and while infrastructure is right up his sleeve, he is no stranger to DevOps.

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Alexandra Urushadze

Freelance Firewall Engineer
Georgia
Toptal Member Since February 16, 2022

Alexandra is a software engineer with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and computer science. She has working experience as a front-end, back-end, and full-stack developer, with JavaScript being the primary programming language. Currently, Alexandra is mainly focused on Python and Node.js. for the back end and Vue for the front end.

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Steven Goossens

Freelance Firewall Engineer
Belgium
Toptal Member Since October 20, 2020

Steven is a seasoned consulting professional and cybersecurity specialist with a demonstrated history of working in telecommunications. His expertise includes threat intelligence, computer forensics, incident monitoring, and response and security architecture. Steven holds multiple certifications in his field including GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) from the SANS Institute and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)².

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Najim Lawal

Freelance Firewall Engineer
United States
Toptal Member Since June 25, 2021

Najim is a cloud solution architect with over six years of experience in information technologies. He's an expert in designing and deploying scalable, highly available, secured, and fault-tolerant systems. Najim can lift an existing on-premise application to the cloud with experiences in technologies like microservices, Azure blob API, ECS, Kubernetes, cloud formation, and Terraform.

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Andrea De Rinaldis

Freelance Firewall Engineer
Italy
Toptal Member Since September 9, 2020

Andrea has over 20 years of experience in system administration and architecture design. He is always up to date with the latest IT trends. In the last years, Andrea has focused on DevOps methodologies and tools, cloud environments, IaC, and operation automation. He is also a software architect and developer with proven experience in distributed, multiservice-based applications.

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Ajit Rajdeosingh

Freelance Firewall Engineer
Luxembourg
Toptal Member Since January 5, 2022

Ajit has over 13 years of experience in the IT industry with expertise in cloud architecture, DevOps, system testing, and designing and building large-scale enterprise and service provider IP/MPLS networks. He has in-depth knowledge of building and operating complex IT systems with distributed architecture. His roles have included network security architect, network architect, software developer, and solutions architect.

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Murat Hatipoglu

Freelance Firewall Engineer
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since November 6, 2018

With over five years of dedicated service at Toptal, Murat has been instrumental in providing top-tier IT consultancy to global clients. His role at Toptal underscores his expertise in addressing complex IT challenges across diverse industries, further solidifying his reputation as a trusted advisor in the community. Prior roles at Palo Alto Networks, F5 Networks, Teradata, and Hewlett Packard have all contributed to Murat's comprehensive understanding of enterprise-level IT solutions.

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Alfonso Trevignani

Freelance Firewall Engineer
Argentina
Toptal Member Since December 13, 2021

Alfonso is an engineer with a 20+ year career. He has solid experience in servers and network administration, DevOps (automation), and cloud and data center infrastructure. Previous roles include Chief Information Officer (CIO), ITU standards editor, and host committee chairman of the World Smart City Forum. An MBA and his experience at The World Bank (where he received a Spot Award) sharpened his leadership skills.

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Toptal understood our project needs immediately. We were matched with an exceptional freelancer from Argentina who, from Day 1, immersed himself in our industry, blended seamlessly with our team, understood our vision, and produced top-notch results. Toptal makes connecting with superior developers and programmers very easy.

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How to Hire Firewall Engineers Through Toptal

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Talk to One of Our Industry Experts

A Toptal director of engineering will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Work With Hand-Selected Talent

Within days, we'll introduce you to the right Firewall engineer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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The Right Fit, Guaranteed

Work with your new Firewall engineer for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

FAQs

  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire a Firewall engineer with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your Firewall engineer, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • How do I hire a Firewall engineer?

    To hire the right Firewall engineer, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect Firewall engineers for your project.

  • How are Toptal Firewall engineers different?

    At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Firewall engineers to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched Firewall engineers ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • Can you hire Firewall engineers on an hourly basis or for project-based tasks?

    You can hire Firewall engineers on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire an expert for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our Firewall engineers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Firewall engineers?

    We make sure that each engagement between you and your Firewall engineer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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    Trusted Experts Only

    All of our talent are seasoned experts who ramp up quickly, readily contribute as core team members, and work with you to minimize onboarding time.

  • The Right Fit

    The Right Fit

    We have a knack for matching you with the right fit. Start working with your new hire on a no-risk trial period, paying only if satisfied.

  • Scale as Needed

    Scale as Needed

    Hire talent within 48 hours and scale your team up or down as needed, no strings attached.

  • Seamless Hiring

    Seamless Hiring

    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDA’s. Let us take care of the overhead while you focus on building great products.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.

  • Expert Talent Matching

    Expert Talent Matching

    Focus on your project and enjoy support from your dedicated account executive and expert talent matcher.

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