Network Security Engineer

Palo Alto specialist

Addison TX (Hybrid) 3 /4 days in the office ideally

$125,0000 to $150,000 dependent on experience

Continuous development and learning

Unlimited Vacation

Stelvio is working with a life insurance organization, which has been operating for nearly 200 years to provide one of the best services in the US. Our client is looking for a hands-on Network Security Engineer to join their team.

You will ideally have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity or a related discipline. In addition, you will hold relevant certifications such as CISSP or C|EH (preferred). 10+ years in Information Security, with at least 7 years dedicated to network security.

As a Senior Network Security Engineer, you will be a key player in developing and implementing cutting-edge security solutions for our network infrastructure. You will leverage your significant hands-on experience with next generation network technologies to design and implement security policies, procedures, and controls that provide top-notch protection against evolving cyber threats. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that network security controls meet the highest standards of security and compliance.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that challenge you to stay ahead of the curve in network security. You will have access to the latest tools and technologies and will be empowered to make a real impact on the security posture of our network. If you are a self-starter who is passionate about network security and loves solving complex problems, please apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, deploy, and manage security solutions for our network environment to maximize resilience against cyber threats.
Formulate and enforce network security policies, controls, and best practices, ensuring alignment with industry standards and compliance regulations.
Act as a key liaison with internal stakeholders, translating business requirements into secure network solutions.
Author, revise, and uphold security documentation, frameworks, and standards.
Develop and routinely test security incident response plans; participate in incident response efforts and post-event analyses.
Keep abreast of emerging threats, technologies, and trends in the network security realm.
Offer expertise, guidance, and hands-on support to fellow cybersecurity team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
Regularly assess and report on the effectiveness of network security tools, strategies, and measures.

You will have proven expertise in;

Next Generation Firewall management (VPN, SSL Decryption, IDS/IPS, URL filtering, etc.)
Web Application Firewall management (Imperva, Cloudflare, Akamai, etc.)
Wireless network configuration (Juniper, Cisco, etc.)
Network Access Control solutions (FortiNAC, Forescout, etc.)
Network Security Monitoring solutions (ExtraHop, Darktrace, etc.)
Solid grounding in networking principles and architectures.
Strong analytical mindset coupled with adept problem-solving abilities.
Stellar communication skills, with an aptitude for translating technical details for varied audiences.

If this role is of interest, please directly apply and we will be in touch.

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