Sr. Network Security Engineer (Pathway to Architect)

25 Nov 2024

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Contract to Hire (Visa sponsorship is not available)40% onsite workLooking for someone who will move into an Architect level position so communication is key along with a professional presence to interact with C-level management.The Sr. Network Security Engineer is responsible for the technical leadership, execution and delivery of next generation software defined infrastructure; firewall technologies, intrusion detection/prevention technologies, micro-segmentation, SD-WAN, VPN, other data center technologies and continuous process improvements.

Minimum Qualifications • 5+ years of experience in a Network Security environment working with firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS• 3+ years of experience in delivering Software Defined Infrastructure, leveraging automation, orchestration, scripting technologies. • Senior Level experience with Data Center infrastructure solutions: VPN, Cisco (Route and Switch), Palo Alto (FW + IDS/IPS functions), Trend Micro DSM (Micro-segmentation) – host based firewall.• Demonstrated experience creating and implementing workflows and blueprints.• Strong experience in building site to site VPN tunnels for both Cisco and Palo Alto’s platform.• Experience in working with Palo Alto Wildfire and Threat prevention for Intrusion and Detection.• Experience in working with Palo Alto Global Protect.• Campus LAN and WLAN solutions, also implemented on Cisco products, network segmentation and access control in remote offices and campus locations• Programming/scripting languages and frameworks knowledge and experience, in support of automation (Python, Ansible, etc) and also worked with Palo Alto’s rest API.• Understands and effectively articulates the implications and impact that proposed architectural changes will have on the business (to technical and non-technical audiences).SKILLS:• Proven ability to build, cultivate, and promote strong relationships with internal customers at all levels of the organization, as well as with IT counterparts, business partners, and external groups• Deep understanding of the interdependent relationship between information security, database, middleware, network infrastructure and application services• Knowledge of what it takes to deploy and execute software defined infrastructure; firewall technologies, intrusion detection/prevention, micro-segmentation, and software defined network, software defined WAN, etc• Demonstrated experience functioning and succeeding in a bi-modal IT organization• Experience presenting key, strategic technical details to Senior Leadership• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments• Proven ability to handle multiple projects/work streams and demands efficiently• Ability to thrive in a sense-of-urgency environment and leverage best practices• Ability to think strategically and use sound judgment and initiative in making decisions• Ability to embrace ambiguity and seek clarity

  • ID: #23452813
  • State: Texas Fortworth 76155 Fortworth USA
  • City: Fortworth
  • Salary: $120,000 - $160,000
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2021-11-25
  • Deadline: 2022-01-21
  • Category: Systems/networking