Network Security Engineer - Hybrid

The Senior Network Security Engineer will provide advanced level services focusing on deploying and supporting network security technologies including Zscaler solutions and Palo Alto firewalls. **This Hybrid position (in office Tues-Wed-Thurs) can be based in Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, Scottsdale, AZ, or Wayne, PA**

In this role you will:

·                     Provide senior level network services including installing, configuring, and integrating Zscaler security technologies.

·                     Identify and validate project solutions, justifies business need, and manages product procurement.

·                     Participate in advanced security policy decisions including firewall and SASE logic reviews to improve user experience and security posture. 

·                     Identify and implement automation opportunities to increase productivity and maintain high quality deployments.

·                     Partner with vendors and internal partners to design and optimize security solution deployments.

·                     Provide advanced network analytics for complex issues elevated from Tier 2 support groups. 

·                     Work closely with developers to implement reliable, manageable, and secure solutions that meet Vanguard standards and add client value. 

·                     Identify performance issues, interpret trends (e.g., traces of network traffic), and implement improvements.

·                     Write documentation, including policies and procedures. Create diagrams, including solution designs.

·                     Adds, updates, and closes records in the IT Problem Management and Change Management databases.

·                     Train and mentor staff including formal training sessions, one-on-one sessions, and recommending training vendors.

·                     Complete capacity planning activities, including monitoring and tracking capacity metrics. Initiates actions to prevent degradation caused by capacity issues.

·                     Thoroughly understand and comply with IT/security policies and procedures, especially those for quality and productivity standards that enable the team to meet established client service levels.

·                     Participate in special projects and performs other related duties as assigned.