Sr. Network Security Engineer

Role: Sr. Network Security Engineer

Work Location: Houston, TX (100% onsite required)

Number of Positions: 1

Position Type: Full time

Company Description: Public Sector

S AND THOSE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY, OR THOSE WILLING TO RELOCATE ON THEIR OWN

BENEFITS

This is a direct hire/fulltime role and offers great benefits including 40+ days of vacation time from day one, seasonal flex time, and a great retirement plan!

JOB SUMMARY

Organization is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to join their team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for safeguarding our network infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security solutions. You will work closely with various departments to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data and systems.

EXPERIENCE & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor s Degree: Master s Degree preferred or some graduate coursework Equivalent, relevant work experience of four years in addition to the minimum experience requirement of 7 years may be substituted for the education requirement.
• 12+ years overall technical experience with 5+ years of experience as a Senior Network Security Engineer or similar role
• Proven experience in the management and support of Fortinet firewalls (preferably v.6.4+)
• Strong understanding of Cisco core networking and VPN technologies
• Experience with F5 Big-IP load balancers (v.14/15+) is a plus
• Experience with SIEM solutions is a plus
• Familiarity with vulnerability management tools like Qualys is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities:

Operations:

• Operate, upgrade, and troubleshoot Fortinet UTM firewall v.6.4+ (rules, NAT, logging, CLI, captures)
• Monitor logs and configure UTM signatures for threat blocking without service disruptions
• Manage ISDB, IDP, A/V, App Control, DoS policies, Web Filter
• Utilize FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer 7 for upgrades, configuration push, and synchronization
• Operate F5 Big IP v.14/15 LTM (configure VIPs, pools, nodes, iRules, certificates, upgrades)
• Utilize Cisco ISE v.3.0 for AAA device administration and troubleshooting
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco ASA v.9+, FirePower v.7 (pilot), and FMC for VPNs (remote access, L2L)
• Monitor and respond to threat logs from various sources (network, endpoint, web)
• Conduct vulnerability management and remediation using Qualys

Design and Implementation:

• Proactively identify and address security vulnerabilities within the network infrastructure
• Design and implement security solutions aligned with industry best practices and compliance requirements.
• Recommend and implement new security tools and technologies as needed.

Project Leadership:

• Lead and manage security-related projects within the IT department
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet security objectives
• Develop and document project plans, timelines, and budgets

Support:

• Provide technical support to IT staff and other departments on security-related issues
• Investigate and resolve security incidents according to established procedures
• Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities

Compliance:

• Assist with ensuring compliance with relevant security regulations and standards