Remote Network Security Engineer

3 weeks ago


Iowa City, United States Saxon Global Full time
Network Security Engineer
100% Remote
6 month contract to hire


This position will provide 1 st - 3 rd level support of Global Information Security Services which includes implementation and administration of network security hardware and software, enforcing the network security policy, and working with other support teams to meet the enterprise business needs of our customers. This will include troubleshooting incidents, collaborating with the Security Operations Center, providing escalation support for Level 2 Operations, and providing problem resolution. Support of Firewalls in AWS/Azure cloud and in physical datacenters, Remote Access, and the advancement of security capabilities and concepts are the main focus areas.

Required Experience:
  • Experience implementing network segmentation and security practices in the cloud
  • Proven ability to understand and implement complex network security concepts and technologies using (but not limited to):
    • Palo Alto Networks Security Appliances (including Panorama)
    • Remote Access VPN solutions (e.g. Global Protect)
    • SDN technology - Cisco ACI, Silver Peak
    • FireMon Security Manager (or similar firewall management/orchestration tool)
    • AWS / Azure Cloud
    • Network segmentation
    • SSL Decryption
    • Splunk
  • Proven ability to understand and decode network traces and capture files
  • Proven ability to communicate in the written/spoken language with audiences of diverse technical understanding
  • Proven ability to be a self-starter with self-motivation for learning new technologies
  • Proven ability to quickly understand customer problems and how they relate to network/security infrastructure
  • Strong knowledge of network security, Palo Alto firewalls, intrusion detection systems, authentication mechanisms, encryption technologies, and networking protocols including SMTP, HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP, and SNMP.
  • Proven ability to navigate and understand AWS and Azure cloud environments
  • A four year computer science or related technical degree or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Experience:
  • Be able to work closely with 2 nd and 3 rd level Network Engineers, the Security Operations Center, as well as other teams
  • Proven experience working with diverse cultures on an International level.
  • Willingness to put teams' welfare above your own.
  • Project and time management skills including the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in directly related work experience in network security administration\ engineering.
  • Experience building and supporting various Palo Alto solutions such as Global Protect, Wildfire, Autofocus, Expedition, etc.
  • Experience and deep knowledge of Palo Alto NextGen features and concepts such as UserID, AppID, ContentID, and HIPs.
Description:
  • Works from established procedures with limited instruction.
  • Assist in the development and enhancement of procedures.
  • Performs moderately difficult assignments, requiring a great deal of originality and problem solving.
  • Working knowledge of project management concepts; able to run small projects.
  • Complies with information security policies.
  • Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
  • Performs analysis of network security needs and contributes to design, integration, and installation of hardware and software
  • Day-to-day operational tasks such as firewall request and incident management
  • Designs and implements remote connectivity solutions including IPSec VPN, and SSLVPN
  • Provide security guidance and drive infrastructure decisions in collaboration with other technical and management teams, ensuring Security principles are being upheld.
  • Development, deployment or administration of firewalls such as Palo Alto
  • Strong knowledge of network routing/switching (routing protocols, multicast, other LAN protocols)
  • Advanced knowledge of layer 7 firewall technologies and capabilities (e.g. Application awareness, user identities, advanced threat detection, etc.)
  • Conduct regular security assessments on controls and policies to iterate and improve the security posture.
  • Drive/support global information security initiatives aimed at modernizing security tools and capabilities, reducing the organizations exposure and risks to network-based threats, and delivering quality information security in alignment with the organization's goals

Required Skills : Heavy Palo Alto experience Cloud experience PCNSE
Basic Qualification :
Additional Skills :
Background Check :Yes
Notes :
Selling points for candidate :
Project Verification Info :
Candidate must be your W2 Employee :No
Exclusive to Apex :No
Face to face interview required :No
Candidate must be local :No
Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::No
Interview times set : :No
Type of project :Development/Engineering
Master Job Title :Network Security Engineer
Branch Code :Des Moines

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