Senior Network Security Engineer

Key Responsibilities
Perimeter & Firewall Administration:Lead the design configuration rule maintenance and optimization of enterprise Palo Alto Networks firewalls and associated perimeter security platforms.
Network Infrastructure Security:Maintain and support Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) VPNs and Network Access Control (NAC) technologies.
Cloud & Hybrid Security Integration:Partner with cloud network and application teams to implement secure architectures across AWS and Microsoft Azure environments.
Threat Mitigation & Operations:Analyze and respond to network security incidents monitor events via SIEM platforms perform threat hunting and conduct root-cause forensic investigations.
Risk Assessment & Compliance:Conduct security reviews and risk assessments for new systems and architectural designs ensuring compliance with NIST CIS PCI-DSS HIPAA and ISO standards.
Automation & Engineering:Streamline operational security tasks by building automation scripts using Python PowerShell or Bash.
Documentation & Strategy:Develop and maintain operational runbooks network diagrams and standard operating procedures to support long-term security strategy.
Technical Leadership:Guide multi-disciplinary project teams throughout the system development lifecycle and provide mentorship to junior security engineers.
Operational Support:Participate in planned maintenance windows after-hours implementations and emergency incident response activities.
Required Qualifications
Education:Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related field.
Experience:11 years of dedicated cybersecurity engineering experience with a core focus on enterprise network and firewall security.
Technical Expertise:Advanced hands-on administration of Palo Alto Networks firewalls in complex enterprise environments.
Networking Mastery:Deep knowledge of TCP/IP routing switching VPNs WAN/LAN architectures and perimeter defense concepts.
Security Technologies:Practical experience managing IDS/IPS SIEM EDR DLP CASB and WAF solutions.
Cloud Security:Direct experience supporting and securing cloud infrastructure within AWS and Microsoft Azure environments.
Automation:Proficiency in scripting and automating security workflows using Python PowerShell or Bash.
Frameworks & Compliance:Solid understanding of industry frameworks and standards including NIST CIS Controls PCI-DSS HIPAA and ISO 27001.
Soft Skills:Exceptional problem-solving abilities strong written and verbal communication and proven stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Cybersecurity IT or a related field.
Active industry certifications such as PCNSE CISSP CCNP Security GIAC CEH or Security.
Background working directly with or within a Security Operations Center (SOC).
Experience implementing Zero Trust security architectures and cloud-native security tools.

Required Skills:

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