Network Security Engineer
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Network Security Engineer
Location: Atlanta GA/ Chicago IL Hybrid - Flexible. No Remote
- Designed and implemented comprehensive network security solutions using Palo Alto Firewalls including policy configuration NAT rules and security profiles for 500 users across multi-site environments.
- Configured and maintained GlobalProtect VPN ensuring secure reliable remote access for distributed workforce; reduced VPN-related support tickets by 25%.
- Managed and troubleshot Cisco LAN switching and routing infrastructure (VLANs trunking STP OSPF BGP EIGRP) supporting seamless connectivity and high availability.
- Led successful SD-WAN deployment and ongoing monitoring improving network performance and resilience for branch offices.
- Performed network segmentation projects and EOL switch replacements with zero downtime aligning with security best practices.
- Conducted proactive network performance tuning capacity planning and optimization resulting in a 30% improvement in throughput and reduced latency.
- Monitored analyzed and responded to network security incidents using industry-standard tools ensuring rapid mitigation and compliance.
- Collaborated with infrastructure and application teams on network upgrades and migrations delivering projects on-time and within scope.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive network documentation and diagrams for audit and operational readiness.
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Certifications
- Palo Alto PCNSE (or PCNSA)
- Cisco CCNP (or CCNA)
- Any other relevant certs
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Technical Skills
- Palo Alto Firewalls (PAN-OS) GlobalProtect VPN
- Cisco IOS/NX-OS VLANs STP OSPF BGP EIGRP
- SD-WAN (e.g. Viptela Meraki Silver Peak)
- Network monitoring: SolarWinds Wireshark SNMP
- Network documentation: Visio Lucidchart
- Cloud networking: AWS Azure (if applicable)
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- Designed and implemented comprehensive network security solutions using Palo Alto Firewalls including policy configuration NAT rules and security profiles for 500 users across multi-site environments.
- Configured and maintained GlobalProtect VPN ensuring secure reliable remote access for distributed workforce; reduced VPN-related support tickets by 25%.
- Managed and troubleshot Cisco LAN switching and routing infrastructure (VLANs trunking STP OSPF BGP EIGRP) supporting seamless connectivity and high availability.
- Led successful SD-WAN deployment and ongoing monitoring improving network performance and resilience for branch offices.
- Performed network segmentation projects and EOL switch replacements with zero downtime aligning with security best practices.
- Conducted proactive network performance tuning capacity planning and optimization resulting in a 30% improvement in throughput and reduced latency.
- Monitored analyzed and responded to network security incidents using industry-standard tools ensuring rapid mitigation and compliance.
- Collaborated with infrastructure and application teams on network upgrades and migrations delivering projects on-time and within scope.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive network documentation and diagrams for audit and operational readiness.
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Certifications
- Palo Alto PCNSE (or PCNSA)
- Cisco CCNP (or CCNA)
- Any other relevant certs
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Technical Skills
- Palo Alto Firewalls (PAN-OS) GlobalProtect VPN
- Cisco IOS/NX-OS VLANs STP OSPF BGP EIGRP
- SD-WAN (e.g. Viptela Meraki Silver Peak)
- Network monitoring: SolarWinds Wireshark SNMP
- Network documentation: Visio Lucidchart
- Cloud networking: AWS Azure (if applicable)
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Key Skills
- Network security
- Protocols
- ASA
- Tcp/IP
- Routers
- Windows
- Access Control
- Information Security
- Infrastructure
- Linux
- IOS
- Servers
- Troubleshoot
- Intrusion Detection
- Siem
