#4524 - Network Security Engineer

Halo Group; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT Infrastructure firm is seeking a Network Security Engineer based in Lincolnshire, IL. The successful candidate will empower results by delivering innovative network security solutions and collaborating effectively with global partners. Key qualifications include deep expertise in firewall technologies such as Palo Alto and Cisco, along with a minimum of 7 years in network security roles. This position offers the chance to work in a highly leveraged global team and contribute to critical security projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years technical experience working within a network/network security team.
• Strong understanding of IP Network and Routing, including BGP.
• Solid understanding of packet analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative and effective solutions for IT Infrastructure business group.
• Provide after hour support and in depth troubleshooting.
• Collaborate well with global partners on network security project implementation.

Skills

Cisco ASA/Juniper/Palo Alto firewalls

IPS/IDS, Anti-Virus technologies

Bluecoat Proxy technologies

F5 Load Balancing technologies

Strong understanding of IP Network and Routing

Excellent analysis, problem solving, and trouble shooting skills

Education

Industry certification

Bachelor degree (advantageous)

Job description

Network Security Engineer (FW and IPS/IDS)
As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our colleagues by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our IT Infrastructure business group. Work location will be at Lincolnshire, IL.
The ideal candidate will be part of a highly leveraged global Infrastructure Security team and must have a strong technical foundation that is current in network security technologies such as Palo Alto/Juniper & Cisco Firewalls and McAfee IPS/IDS. Alternative primary skills including F5 Load Balancers and BlueCoat Proxy technologies are also in scope. The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with global partners. The ability to provide after hour support, in depth troubleshooting and network security project implementation is also required.

Qualifications

• Cisco ASA/Juniper/Palo Alto firewalls
• IPS/IDS, Anti-Virus technologies
• Bluecoat Proxy technologies and F5 Load Balancing technologies
• Strong understanding of IP Network and Routing, including BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)
• Solid understanding IP network and routing along with packet analysis
• Enterprise systems management experience
• Linux or other UNIX like experience
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Excellent analysis, problem solving, and trouble shooting skills
• Risk vs. reward analysis
• Knowledge of security best practices
• Vulnerability management and remediation
• Experience and other requirements:
  • Minimum of 7 years technical experience working within a network / network security team
  • Industry certification
  • Bachelor degree advantageous

Additional Information

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