Global Network Security Analyst II

Biopharma Careers; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a Network Security Engineer to support our global security infrastructure, including Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, and Zscaler platforms. The role requires hands-on management, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to protect enterprise networks.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in TCP/IP, VPNs, and firewall policy administration, with ITIL change-control experience and the ability to work extended hours when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree + 2 years related experience or Master’s Degree.
• Experience in network engineering, security, or firewall operations.
• Hands‑on with Palo Alto firewalls: policy creation, troubleshooting, maintenance.
• Experience with Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, ZCC) and Panorama.
• Familiarity with ITIL/change-management processes.
• Strong TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, NAT, and routing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day operational support of global network security infrastructure.
• Implement firewall and network security policy changes per procedures.
• Create, modify, troubleshoot, and remove firewall policies, NAT policies, objects, services, and related configurations.
• Troubleshoot complex firewall, VPN, Zscaler, and network connectivity issues using logs, captures, and tools like Tufin.
• Provide technical support for escalated network security incidents and problems.
• Monitor network security infrastructure and proactively identify issues.
• Collaborate with network engineering, infrastructure, application, cloud, and security teams to resolve cross-functional issues.
• Participate in firewall and network security upgrades, migrations, and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and configuration records.
• Participate in after-hours and weekend support as required.

Skills

Palo Alto Networks firewalls

Panorama

Zscaler ZIA/ZPA/ZCC

TCP/IP networking

VPN technologies

ITIL/change-management

Network security

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Palo Alto Panorama

Zscaler

Tufin

Job description

AbbVie seeks a Network Security Engineer to support our global security infrastructure, including Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, and Zscaler platforms. The role requires hands-on management, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to protect enterprise networks.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in TCP/IP, VPNs, and firewall policy administration, with ITIL change-control experience and the ability to work extended hours when needed.