Engineer

PURPOSE:
Develops and implements security solutions. Administers security technology systems by architecting and engineering/developing trusted systems into secure systems. Assists in the development of implementation and deployment plans that are aligned to the organizational strategic plan objectives and security requirements. Advises management in developing cybersecurity policies, processes, and procedures.
Remote role, but will be required to come on site once a month and as needed to resolve issues. Must be in the DC, Md, Va area.
Required Skills:
- Demonstrated experience with Palo Alto firewall
- Demonstrated experience with F5 WAF and or Illumio Microsegmentation
- Demonstrated expertise of TCP/IP fundamentals, IP sub netting, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and network management
- Demonstrated expertise of point-to-point, VPN, and other WAN connectivity options
Bonus Skills:
- Demonstrated experience with AWS security tools
- Demonstrated experience with Proofpoint Gateway (Email Security)
- Demonstrated experience with Splunk and Palo Alto SOAR
Responsibilities
As a Senior Network Security Engineer, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining network security infrastructure to support mission-critical operations.
Oversee security infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, and advanced configuration of security tools (Palo Alto firewalls, F5 WAF, Illumio, Proofpoint mail gateways, IDS, AWS, and other security tools).
Respond quickly and effectively to network issues, outages, and change requests.
Recommend and perform system maintenance on network and security hardware/software as required.
Utilize network monitoring tools to proactively address capacity, performance, and availability issues before service degradation occurs.
Create and implement automation to increase efficiency, deployment velocity and reduce errors.
Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation.
Providing mentoring for other engineers on equipment/software.
Cross train in-house to share knowledge and share workload.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
20% Assists with day-to-day support of security solutions.
20% Assists with engineering support and system administration of specialized cybersecurity solutions.
15% Solves complex problems and answers routine questions about the installation, operation, configuration, and customization of cybersecurity software.
15% Identifies potential conflicts with the implementation of any cybersecurity solutions.
10% Answers routine questions about the installation, operation, configuration, and customization of cybersecurity solutions.
10% Reviews and analyzes appropriate cybersecurity solution system logs for performance and functional anomalies.
10% Works with system design architects and project managers to provide security requirements.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Education Details: Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Experience: 5 years relevant IT security experience
In Lieu of Education
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Ability to perform risk assessments and investigate cyber security incidents. , Advanced
Ability to understand vulnerabilities at a technical level., Advanced
Knowledge of hardware and software, networks, data centers, systems, and cyber security related issues. , Advanced
Proficient in ethical hacking techniques., Proficient
Strong critical thinking ability and investigative/problem solving skills., Advanced