Zeus Orangeburg , SC 29115
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Summary
The Senior Network Engineer will have extensive experience in managing, configuring, and securing firewalls and network infrastructure equipment. This candidate will be skilled in route/switch technologies and will have hands-on experience with industry-leading firewall platforms.
Job Responsibilities
Administer, support, and troubleshoot dedicated cyber defense hardware and software solutions, including NGFW, IDS/IPS and WAF.
Administer, support, and troubleshoot global network infrastructure, including but not limited to WAN, Cloud, and OT environments.
Monitor firewall performance, manage firewall upgrades, and execute security policies.
Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
Collaborate with IT teams to implement security best practices and response strategies.
Provide technical guidance and support for firewall and network security issues.
Maintain documentation for network configurations and security procedures.
Ensure cybersecurity best practices are followed to comply with recognized frameworks (NIST, CIS Critical Security Controls, OWASP, etc.).
Work collaboratively with teams to achieve project deliverables and deadlines.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or specialized training/certification or equivalent work experience.
5-8 years of experience in firewall administration and network security
High level understanding of managing NGFWs, ACLs, security policies, web filtering and threat prevention solutions.
Strong understanding of network protocols, IPsec, VPNs, and other security related technologies
Proficient in routing and switching technologies.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
High degree of initiative, dependability, and able to lead work with little supervision while being resilient to change.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong customer service, interpersonal and soft skills.
Desired Qualifications:
CCNP or higher
Experience managing and configuring PaloAlto and Check Point firewalls; certifications in these platforms are highly desirable.
Experience managing and configuring Cloudflare WAF.
Experience managing ACLs and security policies in AWS and/or OCI.
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