Network Security Engineer - Cisco/Firewall

Must Have Skills

3-5+ years of supporting and understanding a large enterprise network.
3-5+ years of demonstrated success designing, deploying and/or managing highly available Network Security Solutions such as Firewall/IPS such as Cisco ASA/FT, SASE and/or SSE such as Zscaler, Central Security Policy Manager such as ISE/Clearpass.
3+ years designing network segmentation and firewall rules for enterprise customers and manufacturing.
Advanced understanding of network security protocols such as AAA, 802.1x, SGT, network security hardware and software manufacturers and their roles within the industry (e.g., Cisco, Arista, Aruba, Juniper, Fortinet, Zscaler, and F5).
Advanced knowledge and understanding of Network Security providers.
Advanced knowledgeable on the network security product portfolios and supported implementation requirements for firewall/IPS including proper sizing, functional limits.
1-2+ years of network security automation development with scripting experience in Python, Terraform, Ansible and Restful API.
Present network security solutions and designs to peer engineers and network leadership.
Create and publish network security designs and standards.
Good interpersonal skills and an ability to clearly communicate ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly terms.
Highly self-motivated with a keen attention to detail and outstanding customer service orientation.
Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to effectively prioritize and complete tasks in a high-pressure environment.

A Plus To Have Skills

BA/BS required and degree in STEM field preferred.
CCIE or equivalent certification or experience.in AWS Advanced Networking certification.
AWS Solution Architect Certified Professional or equivalent AWS certifications.
Azure Associate or Professional level certifications.
Cisco Certified DevNet Associate.
Knowledge and hands-on experience with WAN/LAN//WLAN network and products, services and solutions such as SDWAN, SD-Branch, SD-Access.
Knowledge and hands-on experience of F5 load balancer.
Knowledge and understanding of cloud providers Such as AWS and AZR and the latest cloud networking solution (CWAN, vHub, native firewall and load balancer).
Knowledge and hands-on experience of network protocols OMP, OSPF; EIGRP, BGP, spanning-tree, hardware and software manufacturers and their roles within the industry (e.g., Cisco, Arista, Aruba, Juniper, Fortinet Zscaler, and F5).
Knowledge and hands-on experience of F5 load balancer.
Knowledge and hands-on experience with Network Tools such as DNAC, CVP, Meraki Dashboard, vManage, LogicMonitor, Syslog, FMC, Thousand Eyes.
Knowledge and experience of industrial/manufacturing/warehouse network and IOT.
Knowledge and understanding of cloud providers such as AWS and AZR and the latest cloud networking solution (CWAN, vHub, native firewall and load balancer).