Firewall Engineer (Onsite - Chattanooga, TN)

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The Role

Under the general supervision of the Senior Cyber Security Architect at VWGoA, the Firewall Engineer is to implement, support and maintain all aspects related to Palo Alto, Fortigate and Juniper firewalls at an enterprise level.

The Firewall Engineer must have solid knowledge of security best practices, firewalls, network administration, application/web fundamentals and routing protocols (e.g. BGP). Strong experience with Palo Alto and Fortigate firewall administration, creating and supporting virtual contexts (VDOM/VSYS). Primary functions will include supporting the design, architecture and build of firewall configurations across various geographic locations.

Will need to work with internal network and security organizations for configuration and installation work. Periodic interaction with service providers to establish VPN tunnels and/or dedicated circuits. Flexibility to work outside normal business hours to support change windows

Responsibilities

Primary contact for deployment of Palo Alto and Fortigate firewalls
Review, configure and deploy firewall changes and new hardware based on requirements
Analyze existing firewall configuration for improvement, optimization and automation
Manage and perform upgrades based on lifecycle and application alerts/notifications (e.g. security bulletins)
Independently follow procedures to contain, analyze, eradicate, and develop sustainable monitoring, for malicious activity
Support system architecture or system components required that meet both user needs while maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability at all times
Document and address organization's information security, cybersecurity architecture, and systems security engineering requirements throughout the acquisition lifecycle
Define and document how the implementation of a new system or new interfaces between systems impacts the security posture of the current environment
Employ secure configuration management processes
Ensure that acquired or developed system(s) and architecture(s) are consistent with cybersecurity architecture guidelines
Demonstrate critical thinking and creative analysis techniques in distilling test results, eliminating false positives and providing actionable recommendations for mitigation.
Perform other official duties as assigned

Work Schedule:

• This position requires onsite availability in Chattanooga, TN

Qualifications Qualifications Qualifications

Education:

Required: Bachelor's Degree or a combination of formal education and work experience equaling a Bachelor's Degree

Prefered : Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Technology or Computer Science

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience: Security Operations, Data Security/Privacy

Skills:

Excellent verbal, written, and other interpersonal communication skills-ability to convey complex technical concepts effectively to a variety of audiences
Outstanding team and collaboration skills
Solid analytical/problem solving skills with capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Conceptual thinking skills
Influencing and negotiation skills
Integration - joining people, processes or systems

Required:

Fluent in English Language
Knowledge of security systems analysis, testing, and documentation
Expertise in communication protocols, network operating systems, servers, web, firewall implementation, IPS/IDS systems, and advanced malware detection systems
Broad understanding of networking and technology with a security focus
Hands on production level experience with Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls
Experience with Internet protocol concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, SMTP, LDAP, IPSEC)

Preferred:

One or more certifications in Palo Alto Firewall, Fortinet Firewall, RSA Authentication Manager, Pulse Secure VPN
Experience with QRadar, Internet Proxy, and PKI authentication protocols

Percentage of required travel: up to 100%

Physical requirements:

• This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, cameras, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, climb stairs on occasion with extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to work effectively and complete tasks in an open office/noisy environment.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time while traveling in a car or airplane.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with MHP Americas, Inc. (ie, H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), or any other non-immigrant status).

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MHP Americas, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we take pride in our diversity. In order to provide employment equal and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Porsche will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Porsche does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, family and medical leave status, military status, criminal conviction history, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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As a digitalization pioneer in the mobility and manufacturing industries, MHP transfers its expertise to a wide range of industries and is a premium partner for thought leaders on their way to a Better Tomorrow. MHP serves over 300 customers worldwide. Among them are leading corporations, innovative medium-sized companies, and disruptive start-ups. MHP provides both operational and strategic consulting and delivers proven IT and technology expertise as well as specific industry know-how.

As OneTeam, MHP operates internationally, with headquarters in Germany and subsidiaries in the US, UK, Romania, and China. For over 26 years, MHP has been shaping the future together with its customers. More than 4,000 MHP employees are united by the aspiration for excellence and sustainable success. This aspiration continues to drive MHP - today and in the future.

The salary range for this role is $51,000-$56,000. However, it is important to note that at MHP, the compensation range is dependent on geographic location. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skillset. MHP reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness.

In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes:

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Subsidized gym membership program
• Subsidized Porsche and VW leasing programs

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