Senior Network Security Engineer

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Network Security Engineer to join our dynamic Network Security Engineering team at X. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, routing, and switching. You must thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, showing adaptability, excellent multitasking skills, and the drive to tackle complex security issues independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expertise and Guidance: Serve as a subject matter expert in network security, particularly in firewalls and best practices.

• Configuration Management: Manage and update firewall configurations across X’s enterprise network to meet operational needs.

• Deployment: Deploy new firewalls and network security devices as required by evolving security demands.

• Innovative Solutions: Develop and propose innovative network security solutions to address operational challenges.

• Documentation: Enhance security processes and manage change through thorough documentation.

• Support and Escalation: Act as the go-to for resolving complex network security issues.

• System Maintenance: Ensure network security systems are up-to-date with patches and maintenance.

• Collaboration: Work with various teams to integrate security into system designs and operations, promoting best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Information Systems, Information Security, Computer Science, or Engineering, with at least 4 years of network security experience; or 6+ years of experience in network security without a degree.

• Solid understanding of networking protocols and the OSI model.

• Experience in securing networks, IT infrastructure, applications, endpoints, and/or APIs.

• Proven track record in deploying, implementing, and testing network security solutions in a live production environment.

• Preferred: expertise in specific network security technologies, including:

  • Firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Juniper) and their centralized management systems.

  • Dynamic routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN).

  • Network IDS/IPS, content filtering, application filtering, and network segmentation.

  • Configuration of ACLs on switches/routers, Network Access Control (NAC), and VPN technologies (IPSec, TLS).

  • Experience with Web Application Firewalls and integration with SIEM for logging and alerting.

• Proficiency in programming and automation skills is advantageous.

• A proactive approach to learning new technologies and anticipating future security threats.

• Exceptional self-motivation and time management abilities.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively liaise across different departments.