Network Security Engineer – Firewalls, DNS Security, IPS

Job Description:

• Operation and administration of global Network Security platforms supporting enterprise and data center environments
• Act as a technical authority and support point for complex network security issues involving customer concerns impacting enterprise, data center, and hybrid environments
• Drive secure‑by‑design outcomes by partnering with Architecture, Infrastructure, SOC/NOC, and Application teams to influence designs, standards, and implementation approaches
• Ensure network security services are reliable, scalable, well‑documented, and aligned with business and risk objectives
• Contribute to the evolution of network security capabilities through technology evaluation, service enhancement, and process optimization
• Engineer, administer, and optimize next‑generation firewall environments, including security policy management, network segmentation, intrusion prevention, and SSL/TLS decryption
• Administer and enhance DNS security services, including policy design, threat protection, and reporting
• Lead or support the deployment and operation of SD‑WAN security controls, wireless intrusion prevention, and DDoS protection platforms
• Develop and execute security test plans based on architectural designs; identify deficiencies and implement improvements while minimizing production impact
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for firewall, DNS security, SD‑WAN, and related network security technologies
• Respond to security incidents, service requests, and escalations, ensuring resolution within defined service levels
• Create and maintain runbooks, operational documentation, and workflows to improve consistency, reliability, and operational maturity
• Support mergers and acquisitions through network security assessments, discovery activities, remediation planning, and secure integration design
• Advocate for new or enhanced network security services and contribute technical requirements to technology selection and evaluation processes
• Drive operational efficiencies and automation that enable the team to focus on higher‑value engineering work
• Deliver assigned initiatives on time and in alignment with service level expectations
• Adhere to all applicable policies, standards, and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, MIS, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 4 - 7 years of hands‑on experience in network security engineering within large enterprise environments
• Demonstrable experience managing and operating large‑scale next‑generation firewall policies for complex enterprises; experience with Palo Alto Networks Panorama and/or Versa Director preferred
• Strong practical experience with DNS security (Cisco & Palo Alto Networks), DDoS protection (Akamai Prolexic), wireless security (Cisco Meraki), VPNs, and SD‑WAN technologies
• Deep understanding of network and web protocols, routing (e.g., BGP), firewall architectures, intrusion prevention, and network segmentation
• Experience supporting enterprise security assessments, remediation efforts, and modernization initiatives
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve sophisticated, ambiguous problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and provide technical leadership through mentoring, documentation, and fostering collaboration
• Certifications are not required but are valued (e.g., CCNA, SSCP, CISSP)
• Working understanding of the SDLC and QA lifecycle, and how network security integrates into modern delivery practices.
• Demonstrated integrity, curiosity, adaptability, and a strong customer‑focused approach.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Mental health coverage
• Gender affirming benefits
• Family building benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Associate discounts
• Community involvement opportunities

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