Senior Network Security Engineer

Global Software Firm seeks a Sr Network Security Engineer.

We're looking for an engineer with strong Palo Alto, F5, and WAF experience. Experience in threat hunting and pen testing would be a plus.

This is a permanent direct hire opportunity.  Hybrid schedule with potential for fully remote if the hired candidate doesn't live within a reasonable commute of the data center.

Compensation is competitive including: base, bonus, equity, 401k, unlimited pto, tuition reimbursement and much more!

Role:

The Network Security Engineer will help identify, research and evaluate security solutions and emerging technologies that align with the company’s strategic direction. This person should have a strong knowledge of security, including HTTP compliance, application level security, and end-point protections. The engineer will be tasked with deploying new security technologies as well as maintaining current security infrastructure. A strong troubleshooting background is needed, as well as knowledge in APIs. Candidates should also have a strong ability to interface with other parts of the business and be able to coordinate work with multiple teams.

Skills:

• Network routing and switching
• Firewall concepts and functions
• WAF and IPS
• F5: ASM, DNS, APM, AFM. Knowledge of iRules.
• Proxy and user access
• VPN access, both site-to-site and end user.  
• GSLB, and server load balancing
• TLS knowledge and experience 
• Knowledge of HTTP protocol
• Tier 3 operational support

Preferred Experience:

• Routing: BGP, OSPF and EIGRP
• Firewall: ASA, PaloAlto and Juniper SRX
• Router and Switch: Cisco CCNP level knowledge
• Experience in reverse proxy solutions (Kemp/NGINX/HA Proxy)
• Experience in user proxy technologies
• Experience with Cloud Based DDoS and WAF solutions.
• Experience with NAC implementations (ClearPass, ISE)
• Familiarity with REST APIs and automation

Anticipated base salary in the 150-180k range, + bonus