Principal Firewall & Zero Trust Network Security Engineer

Hybrid in Irving, TX, US • Posted 28 days ago • Updated 5 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Skills

  • Customer Facing
  • Optimization
  • IT Management
  • Mentorship
  • Research and Development
  • Computer Science
  • Network Engineering
  • Network
  • Virtualization
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Analytical Skill
  • Communication
  • FOCUS
  • Firewall
  • Palo Alto
  • Network Security
  • Computer Networking
  • Aruba
  • Cisco
  • Cloud Computing
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Information Technology
  • Collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Effective Communication
  • Military

Summary

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary
The Principal Network Engineer will work closely with members of the team to maintain the integrity of Vistra's internal network, including customer-facing hosted and cloud environment. The successful candidate will serve as a visionary leader and technical expert, driving the design, implementation, and optimization of next-generation networks.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Lead the strategic design and architecture of large-scale network infrastructures.

Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of network engineers.

Drive research and development initiatives.

Develop and maintain technical standards and best practices.

Lead troubleshooting efforts of complex network issues.

Serve as a subject matter expert on network technologies.

Represent the company in industry forums.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or related experience gained through college degree programs and or certifications in related field

10+ years of experience in network engineering.

Expert-level knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies.

Extensive experience with network equipment from leading vendors.

Strong understanding of data center networking, virtualization, cloud technologies, and emerging trends.

Demonstrated leadership skills.

Relevant certifications preferred.

Key Metrics

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Keys focus areas include:
  • Firewalls (Palo Alto)
  • Zero Trust Network Security (Zscaler)
  • Networking (Aruba, Cisco)
  • Cloud (AWS, Azure)

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Job Family
Information Technology

Company
Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations
Irving, Texas

Texas

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

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  • Dice Id: 91172763
  • Position Id: 40014815
  • Posted 28 days ago
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