Cyber Security, Network Security Engineer

No Consulting firms.

No sponsorship available.

Must live within a commutable distance of Long Island, NY to be considered.

Sr. Network Security Engineer II

Highlight of skills required:

• Experience: 6-8 years
• Advanced understanding of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS.

• Advanced understanding of core IT infrastructure and systems, including Active Directory, virtualization, and various networking concepts (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, etc.).
• Experience with a broad range of technologies such as Citrix Load Balancers, Splunk, SolarWinds, ServiceNOW, VeloCloud, Cisco IOS, and Wireshark.
• Advanced level professional knowledge within the discipline.

Salary Range: $115,000 to $170,000

Job Summary

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 the 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.