About the Role
Sr. Network Security Engineer II
remote type
Work from Home
locations
USA – Remote
time type
Full time
job requisition id
R127610
This position is responsible for the design, installation, and maintenance of complex network security systems to provide a stable, dependable, and efficient network environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Advise and make key decisions on technical issues based on input from project team members and available resources.
- Contribute significantly to the design, implementation, and maintenance of all new network security hardware and software.
- Lead the development and deployment of Company standards on all network security related equipment.
- Identify requirements for the administration and maintenance of all network security gear and oversee the deployment of systems to ensure those needs are met.
- Contribute with troubleshooting, configuration of backups, reboots and technical support of the environment.
- Design and perform seamless upgrades of existing equipment.
- Conduct project planning, cost analysis and vendor comparisons.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Experience with disaster recovery planning.
- Advanced understanding of current version of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS
- Basic understanding of current and past Microsoft server operating systems
- Basic understanding of current Linux based operating systems.
- Advanced understanding of core IT infrastructure and systems including but not limited to Active Directory, virtualization and networking equipment.
- Advanced understanding of networking concepts, (TCPIP, DHCP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, VLAN, VPN, PCAP, SDWAN)
- Ability to analyze system logs.
- Experience with the installation of highly available enterprise security equipment.
- Ability to perform routine audits of systems and software and perform maintenance upgrades.
- Maintain the level of proficiency necessary for competence in the position.
- Experience with the following technologies: Palo Alto Firewalls, Global Protect, Panorama, Prisma, Citrix Load Balancers, Splunk, SolarWinds, Service NOW, VeloCloud, Cisco IOS, Wireshark
- Certifications a plus including PCNSE, PCCSE, PCSAE
GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent understanding of industry practices
- Strong proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures
- Strong planning/organizational skills and techniques
- Strong decision making, analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to multi-task
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to deliver difficult messages
- Ability to build partnerships at all levels within the company, ability to build partnerships externally
- Good negotiating skills
- Resolve complex issues in effective ways
- Project management, consultative skills and ability to manage a budget
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:
Typically 6 to 8 or more years of increasing responsibility in terms of any applicable professional experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
A Bachelor’s Degree or global equivalent in Information Technology or related technical discipline. Master’s degree or global equivalent a plus. Typically hold one or more industry certifications.