Network Engineer Security II

LPL Financial Global Capability Center; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial Global Capability Center in Hyderabad is searching for a Senior Network Security Engineer to oversee the implementation and management of network security products. This role focuses on protecting LPL, our advisors, and their clients, ensuring robust security measures are in place.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background with Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco firewalls, along with 5+ years of networking experience. Join LPL to contribute to a culture of integrity and innovation while enhancing network security.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering and administering Palo Alto and/or Fortinet environment.
• 5+ years of networking experience with routers and switches.
• Ability to generate and read packet captures for troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support Palo Alto and Cisco firewall solutions.
• Tier 2 support for VPN and Cisco ISE/NAC.
• Troubleshoot complex network security issues.

Skills

Palo Alto and/or Fortinet Environment

Networking Experience

Troubleshooting Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Related Field

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

Fortinet Firewalls

Cisco Devices

AWS Cloud

Python or PERL

Job description

Overview

At LPL’s Global Capability Center, you\'ll find a collaborative culture where your voice matters, integrity guides every decision, and technology fuels progress. Your skills, talents, and ideas will redefine what\'s possible. LPL\'s success reflects its exceptional employees, who together pursue one noble purpose: empowering financial advisors to deliver personalized advice for all who need it. We’re proud to be expanding and reaching new heights in Hyderabad. Join us as we create something extraordinary together.

Job Title: Network Engineer Security II (1st Shift)

Job Overview

LPL is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer for their network security products, including Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco Next-Generation firewalls. This individual will be part of a team of technical engineers, overseeing implementation, and operations management of network security products operating in a multiple data center environment offices, and the cloud. The position directly relates to securing and protecting LPL, our Advisors, and their clients.

Responsibilities

• Implement and Tier 2 support solutions focused on Palo Alto and Cisco FTD, Fortinet firewalls
• Tier 2 support of operations of VPN and Cisco ISE/NAC remote access environment
• Implementing firewall solutions in the AWS cloud environment using an auto-scaling design
• Troubleshooting complex network security issues, identifying the root cause of issues and developing continuous improvement of the platform
• Security hardening of platform devices reduces vulnerability footprint
• Managing firewall service requests (MACD)
• Manage and optimize logging of firewall traffic and rule-based activity
• Maintain security baseline standards, design documentation, and diagrams
• Automation development using scripting languages such as Python or PERL and leveraging APIs for data exchange

Requirements

• 5+ years of engineering and administering an enterprise-level Palo Alto and/or Fortinet environment
• 5+ years of Networking experience and knowledge of network devices (routers, switches, etc.), including such topics as HTTP headers, ISO layers, and TCP flags.
• Ability to generate and read packet captures for troubleshooting of data traffic flow.
• Fundamental knowledge of encryption, including HTTPS decryption and re-encryption, to examine data traffic content.

Core Competencies

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to identify root causes of issues and provide solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, both oral and written, with the ability to articulate and educate others about complex technology with business acumen.
• Accurate diagramming and documentation skills.

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Palo Alto Professional Security Certifications desirable such as PCNSE.
• Security and Network Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CCNP, CCNA, CCIE are desirable.
• Enterprise level Network Routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP configuration.
• Familiarity with industry standard automation tools