Network security engineer Job at Cynet Systems, San Antonio, TX

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  • Cynet Systems
  • San Antonio, TX

Job Description

We are looking for Network Security Engineer for our client in San Antonio, TX


Job Title: Network Security Engineer


Job Location: San Antonio, TX
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:

  • Must be capable of independently deploying any of these: PA 220 series, PA 400 series, PA 800 series, PA 1400 series, PA 3200/3400 series, PA 5200/5400 series, PA 5450 series, PA 7000 series, CN or VM series (VM-50/100/300/500/700).
  • Leverage Panorama, implement and manage advanced network security solutions using Palo Alto Networks technologies, including App-ID (Application Override, Custom App-ID), User-ID (Windows agent, Integrated agent, syslog listener, API), and Content-ID (AV, Vulnerability Protection, Spyware Protection, File Blocking, Data Filtering, Wildfire, DNS Security, DoS Protection).
  • Configure and administer Decryption features such as SSL Forward Proxy, SSL Inbound Inspection, SSH Proxy, Decrypt Mirror, and Decrypt Broker.
  • Deploy and manage Global Protect for secure and scalable remote access, and integrate Palo Alto Networks' SD-WAN solutions for enhanced network performance.
  • Leverage AI-Ops for intelligent network security operations and analytics, ensuring a proactive approach to threat detection and response.
  • Perform network security assessments and audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices, and addressing vulnerabilities proactively.
  • Collaborate closely with cybersecurity teams to develop comprehensive security strategies and resolve complex network security issues.
  • Mentor junior team members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development in advanced network security technologies.
  • Stay updated with the latest trends in network security and Palo Alto Networks solutions, continuously enhancing the organization s security infrastructure.
Required Skills:
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in network security, with extensive expertise in Palo Alto Networks technologies.
  • In-depth knowledge of Palo Alto Networks features including App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, Decryption, Global Protect, SD-WAN, and AI-Ops.
  • Proven ability to design, implement, and manage complex network security solutions.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
  • Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • Relevant network security certifications, especially those related to Palo Alto Networks, are highly valued.
Technical/Functional Skills:
  • Level 3 Network Security Engineer.
  • Play a Subject Matter Expert (SME) role on network security technologies.
  • Deep and strong understanding of firewall (Layer-2 and Layer-3), Internet proxy, DNS, SSL VPN, multi-factor authentication and IPS technologies.
  • Ability to implement and support complex security architectures involving but not limited to the above listed technologies.
  • Strong experience on Palo Alto Network firewalls.
  • Very strong hands-on experience on implementation and advanced troubleshooting in Cisco ASA, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, & Fortinet (Forti Manager & Forti Analyzer) firewalls in High-availability mode.
  • Maintaining various firewalls, virtual private networks, web protocols, and email security.
  • Extensive exposure on Blue Coat, McAfee proxies involving complex traffic troubleshooting.
  • Understanding of commonly used protocols and services (e.g. SSL, TCP/UDP, FTP/SFTP, NTP, Telnet, NFS, SSH, LDAP, etc.).
  • Good understanding of routing technologies including OSPF, BGP, GRE Tunnel and IPSEC VPNs with the ability to design and troubleshoot complex enterprise network infrastructure.
  • Good understanding of Remote Access products with 2-factor authentication systems.
  • Good conceptual understanding of Switching & F5 load balancers.
  • Expertise on packet capturing and deep packet analysis.
  • Experience working on process-oriented organizations involving incident, change, problem and configuration management process.
  • Ability to analyze problems and perform Root Cause Analyses as and when required.
  • Project reviews, project meetings and project delivery, Leading Technology upgrade programs.
  • Candidates need to have Level 2/3 experience with Firewall Setup and support in an enterprise/large corporate environment in their current or most recent position.
Certification:
  • The Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).

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  • Dice Id: 10516350
  • Position Id: TX_NSGE_0106

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