Firewall Strategy Engineer

YUM! Brands, Inc.•Louisville, KY

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a forward-thinking Firewall Strategy Lead to define, drive, and elevate our global firewall strategy. This is your chance to influence enterprise-scale security decisions, modernize platforms across hybrid environments, and help shape how a global brand protects its digital assets. If you're passionate about translating technical excellence into business impact - and want a seat at the table where those decisions are made - this role is for you!

Requirements

7-10 years of experience in network or security roles
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) and the role of firewalls within them.
Familiarity with security frameworks and regulatory mandates (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOX).
Strategic and architectural thinking with the ability to connect technology decisions to business outcomes.
Strong documentation and communication skills; able to translate complex topics to executive and technical audiences.
Risk-aware mindset with a strong drive for innovation, scalability, and process improvement.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and align diverse stakeholders to common goals.
Deep understanding of firewall technologies, perimeter defense, and access control models.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certifications is a plus

Responsibilities

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 to ensure delivery of high-performing, cost-effective solutions.
Oversee vendor execution against SLAs, strategic initiatives, and compliance requirements.
Lead initiatives to modernize firewall policy models, automation frameworks, and management tools to support scalable, dynamic, and context-aware access controls
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 (e.g., PCI-DSS, SOX, NIST, ISO 27001).
Review audit findings, control gaps, and incident trends to drive systemic improvements in firewall design and operational maturity.
Collaborate with security, compliance, and legal teams to ensure firewall strategy supports regulatory obligations and internal standards.
Partner with Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure Engineering, and Restaurant Engineering teams to drive alignment, prioritize initiatives, and support project delivery.
Create and present business cases to executive stakeholders for new investments, platform transitions, and lifecycle planning.