Network Security Engineer

Core Role Tasks
· 6+ years of security experience deploying and managing Cisco and Palo Alto firewall platforms and associated infrastructure
· Experience and knowledge of industry Network standards and protocols, LAN/WAN technologies, and QOS design
· Knowledge of secure network infrastructure, understanding core security concepts, managing secure access, VPN encryption, firewalls, intrusion prevention, web and email content security
· Hands on experience with installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of a secure network
· LAN/WAN IP infrastructures including: routing, switching, wireless networks
· Have knowledge in VPN, VRF, MPLS, and network routing, excellent knowledge of TCP/IP
· Have working knowledge of Palo Alto and Cisco ASA Networks products, with a focus on Next-Generation Firewall and some comparative technologies
· Experience that emphasizes L2-L4 Networks (L2 Switching architectures including Spanning Tree, IP routing that includes OSPF and BGP, and L4 Load balancing)
· Understand and effectively present security platform to technical and non-technical audiences
· Build and assist with daily requests of changes to firewall policies
· Assist as needed with support and management of the deployed PAN infrastructure including clusters of firewalls, Panorama, and Panorama logging devices; assist with support and management of Cisco firewalls
· Provide troubleshooting support to address firewall related issues
· Deliver improvements and recommendations for the firewall solutions post deployment
· Working knowledge of cloud-based security offerings
· Working knowledge of cloud service provider networking architectures (AWS, Azure, Google)
· Have excellent oral and written communication skills, be a team player and willing to learn
· Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex multivariate problems and find a systematic approach to gain a quick resolution
· Mature and effective time-management skills

Minimum Requirements (Inc. Educational)
· 4-6 years of experience
· Excellent organization and prioritization skills
· Excellent communication skills with the demonstrated ability to interact with stakeholders
· Strong teamwork
· Experience in supporting global projects

Additional Preferences
· Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience in network security
· Security Certification: Cisco Security CCNP, Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA)