Senior Cyber Security Engineer-Palo Alto

28 Apr 2024

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Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:Develops and implements security solutions. Administers security technology systems by architecting and engineering/developing trusted systems into secure systems. Assists in the development of implementation and deployment plans that are aligned to the organizational strategic plan objectives and security requirements. Advises management in developing cybersecurity policies, processes, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Assists with day-to-day support of security solutions.
  • Assists with engineering support and system administration of specialized cybersecurity solutions.
  • Solves complex problems and answers routine questions about the installation, operation, configuration, and customization of cybersecurity software.
  • Identifies potential conflicts with the implementation of any cybersecurity solutions.
  • Answers routine questions about the installation, operation, configuration, and customization of cybersecurity solutions.
  • Reviews and analyzes appropriate cybersecurity solution system logs for performance and functional anomalies.
  • Works with system design architects and project managers to provide security requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:Position does not have direct reports but is expected to assist in guiding and mentoring less experienced staff. May lead a team of matrixed resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree inComputer Science, Information Technology, or related field OR lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Licenses/Certifications Upon Hire Required:
  • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • CISM - Certified Information Security Manager
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Palo Alto Firewall Certifications

Experience: 5 years relevant IT security experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 to 7 years of Palo Alto Firewall experience.
  • Able to create and manage firewall rules and policies.
  • Able to plan and execture upgrades on PA firewalls.
  • Understanding of NSX, ACI, and Network segementation.
  • Understanding of Network subnetting, IP management, NATing, and routing.
  • PA Wildfire and XSOAR experience.
  • A major plus is if the candidate has experience with any of the following network security tools:F5, Infoblox DNS, Gigamon, ExtraHop or ProoprPiont experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Ability to perform risk assessments and investigate cyber security incidents.
  • Ability to understand vulnerabilities at a technical level.
  • Knowledge of hardware and software, networks, data centers, systems, and cyber security related issues.
  • Proficient in ethical hacking techniques.
  • Strong critical thinking ability and investigative/problem solving skills.
  • Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Physical DemandsStanding: OccasionallyWalking: OccasionallySitting: ConstantlyLifting: Rarely 20 lbsCarrying: Rarely 20 lbsPushing: Rarely 20 lbsPulling: Rarely 20 lbsClimbing: Rarely 20 lbsBalancing: RarelyStooping: RarelyKneeling: RarelyCrouching: RarelyCrawling: RarelyReaching: RarelyHandling: OccasionallyGrasping: OccasionallyFeeling: RarelyTalking: ConstantlyHearing: ConstantlyRepetitive Motions: FrequentlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently

Working EnvironmentExtreme cold: RarelyExtreme heat: RarelyHumidity: RarelyWet: RarelyNoise: OccasionallyHazards: RarelyTemperature Change: RarelyAtmospheric Conditions: RarelyVibration: Rarely

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Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of theCompany to provide equal employment opportunities to allqualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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Actual salary will be based on relevant job experience and work history.

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Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

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