Network Security Engineer
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Job Description
Teh Ford Extranet Engineering team is responsible for developing and designing firewall and other solutions deployed within the Extranet space. These technologies include: firewalls (physical and virtual) virtual hosting systems VPN solutions management tools remote access solutions and other security solutions.
As part of the engineering team you will assist in reviewing testing and deploying new technologies for introduction to the Ford network such as new firewall models or cloud services. Activities include:
- Technology research
- Product comparison evaluation testing and recommendations
- Ongoing testing and code evaluation
- Deployment and ongoing support
Extranet Engineering team manages the Employee Remote Access service. This is a global service providing remote work capabilities to 100000 staff.
Other key activities include:
- Consulting services for customers seeking assistance when standard solutions do not suffice
- Troubleshooting (3rd/4th level technical support to other Extranet teams).
Responsibilities
The Extranet Engineer will work on key initiatives that 1) help modernize the Ford network and 2) ensure a smooth transition from preset to future state.
Remote Access
- modernize existing employee VPN/connectivity solutions
- understand and become expert in next gen SSE (secure service edge) and SASE (secure access service edge) solutions to improve remote access security capacity and performance
- Research test Pilot and deploy to production new connectivity solutions
- Manage and maintain existing VPN/Connectivity solutions to meet operational targets
- provide third level support to Ford Operations teams
Firewalls
- Manage and maintain firewall standards: code levels and device models
- Manage and maintain firewall management tools: testing of new software versions product life cycle management upgrades and troubleshooting
- select test and certify new firewall code for general deployment in the Ford network
- support Planning teams in new firewall deployments
Vendor Management
- work directly with Extranet vendors (Cisco Palo Alto etc.) on problem resolution product road maps and requirements gathering to improve services in the Ford network
Manage technologies within the Extranet Portfolio
- Palo Alto Firewalls
- Palo Alto Prisma Access / Strata Cloud Manager
- Cisco Firewalls
- Network Hub-Extranet Routing/Switching
Extranet Lab
- Maintain a lab for testing and troubleshooting of Extranet solutions
Consulting
- Work with internal and external customers to find solutions to non-standard Extranet requirements
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:
7 years in Network Security/Firewall responsibilities
Palo Alto Networks:
- Firewalls:series
- setup configuration troubleshooting management upgrades
- Panorama
- Prisma Access/ Strata Cloud Manager
- configuration scripting management troubleshooting policy creation/management
Cisco Systems:
- Firewalls: Firepowerseries appliances; Meraki mx67 mx68 appliances; ASA and FTD deployments
- setup configuration troubleshooting management upgrades
- Cisco Security Manager Firepower Management Center Meraki Administrative Console
- setup configuration troubleshooting management upgrades
- Router/Switch: ISR 1100 ASR100x Nexus
- setup configuration troubleshooting management upgrades
IPSec VPN - setup configuration troubleshooting management
Automation/Scripting skills and experience
Ability to work independently with a diverse population both in skill set management level and geographic location.
This position requires frequent visits to the Network Test lab in the Dearborn Mi area. Applicants must be local to southeast Michigan
As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For a detailed look at our benefits click here:Benefit Summary
This position is a salary grade 8.
This position is a range of salary grades 8.
* Please note: This is a hybrid role you are expected to relocate if you are not within commutable distance and responsible to be on site at minimum 1-3 day per week *
This position requires frequent visits to the Network Test lab in the Dearborn Mi area.
*Visa Sponsorship is not provided for this role*
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
