Senior Network Security Engineer
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Network Security Engineer (Palo Alto)
Location:
1st Preference (Primary): Within 40-mile radius of Little Rock AR (ZIP 72201)
2nd Preference (Secondary): Within 40-mile radius of The Woodlands TX (ZIP77380)
Candidates must be willing to go to the office 3 days a week. No travel expenses will be paid.
Job Title: Senior Network Security Engineer
Location: Little Rock AR / Houston TX (Hybrid 3 days onsite per week at the respective local office)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Little Rock AR / Houston TX (Hybrid 3 days onsite per week at the respective local office)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Gather and document network security requirements
- Design and implement network security solutions including firewall and VPN architectures
- Demonstrate expertise in deploying configuring and managing Palo Alto firewall and VPN solutions across on-premises cloud and remote access environments ensuring seamless integration and security
- Define configure and optimize firewall policies and rules
- Design and implement segmentation and microsegmentation based on Zero Trust principles
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and audits to identify and remediate security risks
- Configure dynamic routing protocols including RIP OSPF and BGP
- Ensure compliance with security standards and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve network security issues
Required Skills:
- 8 years of experience in network security engineering
- Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls and VPNs across on-premises cloud and remote access with leadership capabilities
- Extensive experience configuring Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) in on-premises virtual or cloud environments
- Solid knowledge of firewall policies and rule optimization (IPS/IDS Anti-Virus) to enhance security and performance
- Proficiency in implementing and troubleshooting inbound and outbound SSL/TLS decryption
- Experience managing firewalls centrally via Panorama including policy deployment log analysis and updates
- Experience managing GlobalProtect VPN infrastructure including portal/gateway configuration user authentication and integration with AD LDAP and MFA
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting active/passive and active/active high-availability setups to ensure zero downtime
- Familiarity with dynamic routing protocols (RIP OSPF BGP)
- Knowledge of network segmentation and microsegmentation concepts
- Familiarity with other firewalls such as Fortinet Check Point and Cisco ISE
- Understanding of network security architecture protocols and best practices
- Knowledge of scripting (Python Bash) or similar for task automation
- Proficiency in monitoring troubleshooting and responding to network security incidents conducting root cause analysis and implementing remediation actions
- Excellent communication analytical and problem-solving skills
- Nice to have: Certifications such as PCNSE PCNSA CISSP or CCNP
