Senior Network Security Engineer

Plano, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role: Senior Network Security Engineer

Location: MTV CA / San Diego CA / Plano TX (100% Onsite) Please look for candidates local to Bay Area CA / San Diego / Plano TX ONLY (Cannot afford to consider outstation candidates considering the criticality however if you find outstation candidates really interested to relocate to Bay Area CA / San Diego / Plano TX then submit along with relocation confirmation emails from candidates)

NOTE: There would mostly be a Face to Face interview in any of these locations so ideal to look for candidates local

Key Skills: Zscaler Palo Alto Network Security Engineering. Prefer to have someone who has Network Certifications in Zscaler and Palo Alto to improve chances of selections.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to join our growing team. This critical role will be responsible for the design implementation and maintenance of complex network infrastructure with a strong emphasis on cloud integration security and automation. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of networking principles hands-on experience with AWS a scripting proficiency in Python and expertise in cybersecurity best practices particularly with AWS Palo Alto Networks and Zscaler security solutions.

Responsibilities:

Design implement and manage our hybrid cloud and on-premises network infrastructure.
Implement and manage network security solutions including firewalls (Palo Alto Networks) secure web gateways (Zscaler) and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network issues.
Proactively identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
Collaborate with other teams to ensure network connectivity and performance.
Create and maintain network documentation.
Participate in on-call rotation for network support.
Mentor and guide junior network engineers.
Stay current with the latest networking technologies and security threats.
Lead the migration and integration of network services into AWS.
Develop and maintain network automation scripts using Python.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
7 years of experience in network engineering.
Deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP)
Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security appliances.
Expertise in Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA/ZDX) administration and configuration.
Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Extensive experience with AWS networking services (VPC Transit Gateway Direct Connect etc.).
Strong scripting skills in Python for network automation.
Good to have AWS development and microservices automation experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Palo Alto Networks certifications (e.g. PCNSE).
Zscaler certifications.
AWS certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty).
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
Experience with container networking (e.g. Kubernetes).
Knowledge of other cloud platforms (Azure GCP).
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Role: Senior Network Security Engineer Location: MTV CA / San Diego CA / Plano TX (100% Onsite) Please look for candidates local to Bay Area CA / San Diego / Plano TX ONLY (Cannot afford to consider outstation candidates considering the criticality however if you find outstation candidates rea...