Job Description

Senior Network Security Engineer

Dallas, TX, 75342 (Day 1 onsite)

Full Time

ROLE SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A Security Engineer specializing in Cisco and Juniper firewalls is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures to protect network infrastructure. This role involves collaboration with various teams to support business objectives and provide technical guidance

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Firewall Management:

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco ASA and Juniper SRX firewalls
• Develop and implement firewall policies and rule sets to ensure network security
• Perform regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate risks

Network Security

• Implement and manage network security measures, including IPS/IDS, VPNs, and NAC
• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity and respond to security incidents
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations

Incident Handling:

• Respond to security incidents and provide on-call support as needed 1 2.
• Troubleshoot complex security issues and provide timely resolutions 1 2.

Documentation:

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented security configurations and associated troubleshooting steps
• Maintain accurate network inventory and documentation.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement and maintain security best practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Implement and manage access control policies.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system administrators, security engineers, and application developers.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates and resolve issues.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users.
• Work with vendors to resolve hardware and software issues.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION

• Strong understanding of network security principles and technologies (firewalls, VPNs, IPS/IDS, NAC).
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco ASA and Juniper SRX firewalls
• Knowledge of network protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, etc.)
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts and technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Python or Perl is a plus

OEM :

• Firewall : Juniper and Cisco

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong Operation management skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7-10 Years of Domain Experience.
• Equivalent firewall certification would be preferred.

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