The Senior Network Security Engineer will play a key role in the Cybersecurity Engineering team in managing risks to the information assets and systems of the organization by implementing and supporting the enterprise-wide network security architecture. The responsibilities will include implementing maintaining and supporting the technology platforms that provide network security (cloud security (AWS Azure SASE Zero Trust architecture).
Work location is onsite at 9420 West Sam Houston Pkwy N. Houston TX 77064
Responsibilities:
Work with various application teams to design install implement architect configure and maintain one or more network security management platforms (SIEM SOAR NDR) for on-premise and cloud deployments
Prepare test cases and regression test plans as well as perform unit and peer testing
Create documentation of the process guidelines standards and technical specifications as well as draw network and system architecture diagrams
Perform daily ad hoc support with strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and be available for after-hours emergency support
Perform system and application patching during monthly after-hour maintenance windows
Skills Required / Qualifications:
5 years of IT professional experience working in network security engineering
3 years of experience working with network security management technology platforms (SIEM NDR) such as Splunk ExtraHop Palo Alto Firemon Cisco etc.
Expert knowledge of Palo Alto Firewall technologies
Expert knowledge of WAN technologies
Expert knowledge of Zero Trust architecture SASE
Strong foundational knowledge of overall infrastructure functionality and networking design concepts.
Solid understanding of IP routing protocols
Experience maintaining network performance through network monitoring and analysis QoS service implementation and performance tuning; troubleshooting network problems
Working knowledge of enterprise-class Infrastructure environments
Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Ability to author technical documents and create procedure manuals
Excellent interpersonal skills verbal and written communication skills and proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
Strong understanding of the organizations goals and objectives
Ability to conduct research into current and future technologies
Active member of one or more security associations (ISSA ISACA InfraGard etc.) is preferred