Optomi, in partnership with an industry leading client of ours, are currently seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to report to their corporate Information Security Team based in Charlotte, NC (South Park 3x a week). This will be a full time, direct hire opportunity with the end client.
The selected individual will oversee monitoring and securing the IT and OT network environments for the client and its global subsidiaries. Utilizing a range of network security tools, with a focus on Palo Alto hardware and software, this role involves the architecture, design, implementation, and maintenance of network security monitoring and protection platforms to enhance the organization’s security posture. They will collaborate with IT teams across the business to promote and support the adoption of the client's network security standards and architectural principles. As a key member of the Security Operations Team, they will also play a vital role in the client's Incident Response process.
Responsibilities of the Senior Network Security Engineer:
- Drive and support the clients Palo Alto network security infrastructure and application deployments.
- Support network security modernization efforts and strategies focused on protecting both IT and OT environments.
- Investigate and remediate network security incidents and outages, collaborating closely with other IT teams during and after business hours.
- Drive implementation projects of new and upgraded network and security infrastructure supporting Zero Trust, Microsegmentation, and modern WAN architecture initiatives.
- Create network security architecture standards, and support projects which align to standards.
Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience configuring, designing, and troubleshooting Palo Alto hardware and software applications
- Experience securing hybrid and public cloud networking environments (AWS, Azure, etc.)
- Advanced experience supporting network security infrastructure (firewalls / IDS / IPS, proxies)
- Advanced understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals
- Experience configuring, designing, and troubleshooting modern LAN/WAN technologies is a plus
- Experience supporting security log monitoring
- Solid understanding of cloud security risks
- Knowledge of common cybersecurity attack patterns
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry certifications (PCNSE, PCCSE, CCNA, CCNP Sec, CISSP, GCIH, etc.)
- Enterprise project management experience
- Network and Security architecture experience
- Exposure to industry cybersecurity frameworks (ATT&CK, NIST CSF, Cyber Kill Chain, etc.)
- Experiencing supporting industry and regulatory compliance frameworks such as PCI, ISO, DFARS, ITAR, NIST, and Sarbanes-Oxley