IT Infrastructure Services Hybrid

X2nations; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 68,477 - 102,716; Full time

Job summary

X2nations is seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on firewall administration (Palo Alto, Checkpoint) and developing automated solutions for the Network Security Orchestrator, including backend components and portal servers.

You will design and implement automation tools to streamline daily tasks, such as upgrade processes, to improve efficiency and reliability across the network security infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Palo Alto and Checkpoint firewalls.
• Ability to design automated solutions for the Network Security Orchestrator (backend and portal).
• Design and implement automation tools to streamline daily tasks (e.g., upgrade processes).

Responsibilities

• Administration and management of firewalls, specifically Palo Alto and Checkpoint platforms.
• Design and development of automated solutions to enhance the Network Security Orchestrator, encompassing both backend systems and portal servers.
• Creation and implementation of automation tools to streamline routine operational tasks, such as upgrade automation.

Skills

FW Knowhow

Python

NET

Bash scripting

Tufin

TOS Aurora

Kubernetes

Docker

GitHub

Ansible

Wiki

Jira

Linux

Code reading

Customer requirements

Job description

Description

3rd party resources to support IT Network Security operations (e.g. Firewalls). The role involves comprehensive firewall administration with a focus on Palo Alto and Checkpoint platforms to ensure robust network security. The candidate will be responsible for developing automated solutions aimed at enhancing the Network Security Orchestrator, including both backend components and portal servers. Additionally, the role requires designing and implementing automation tools to streamline daily operational tasks, such as upgrade processes, to improve efficiency and reliability within the network security infrastructure.

Scope of Services / Deliverables

Key Responsibilities:

• Administration and management of firewalls, specifically Palo Alto and Checkpoint platforms.
• Design and development of automated solutions to enhance the Network Security Orchestrator, encompassing both backend systems and portal servers.
• Creation and implementation of automation tools to streamline routine operational tasks, such as upgrade automation.

Candidate Requirements:

• EU + NATO Citizenship: Candidates are required to hold citizenship from a country that is a member of both the European Union and NATO.
• German Employment Contract: Candidates must be directly employed by a German legal entity under a contract governed by German labor law. This includes full adherence to all German tax, social security, and employment regulations. Employment contracts issued outside Germany are not acceptable.
• SÜG 2 Security Clearance: Candidates must possess the Ü2 sabotage protection security clearance as stipulated by the German Security Clearance Act (Sicherheitsüberprüfungsgesetz SÜG).

Skills

• FW Knowhow (CP, FN, PAN, ASA) incl. using API based change of Policies
• Programming languages: Python, .NET, bash scripting
• Knowledge about Tufin and TOS Aurora with special focus on using ST/SC API
• Experiences with Kubernetes and Docker
• Managing coding projects in GitHub
• Creating playbooks using Ansible
• Documenting using WIKI and JIRA
• Administration experiences with Linux
• Ability to read and understand programming code developed by other developers
• Understanding customer demands and asking questions to refine