Lead Network Security Engineer (F5 required)

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 121,792 - 166,950; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health in New York, NY is seeking a Lead Engineer - Network Security Systems to oversee design and implementation of enterprise security solutions. You will provide 2nd and 3rd line support for network security incidents while coordinating with cross-functional teams to promote a security-first culture.

The role requires hands-on expertise with Fortinet, F5, Palo Alto NGFWs and Cisco ASA, plus strong troubleshooting, documentation, and vendor management to align security initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information security, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent Fortinet and F5 troubleshooting skills.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure network architectures with redundancy and scalability.
• Assess network infrastructure for security vulnerabilities and propose fixes.
• Configure, manage, and monitor firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and load balancers.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for network security issues and outages.
• Maintain vendor relationships to support technology roadmap.
• Develop and apply security policies and incident response plans.
• Stay current on threats and participate in security forums.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information security, or related field

Tools

Fortinet

F5

Palo Alto NGFW

Cisco ASA

Job description

Position Summary

Lead Engineer - Network Security Systems. Reporting to the Director of Network Security Systems Engineering, the Lead Engineer is responsible for overseeing and managing the design and implementation of network security solutions, providing 2nd and 3rd level support for all network security issues or outages, ensuring smooth operation of the network infrastructure, and maintaining close vendor relationships to support current technology solutions and roadmap strategies.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure network architectures, considering redundancy, scalability, and fault tolerance.
• Assess existing network infrastructure for security vulnerabilities and propose improvements.
• Configure, manage, and monitor network security devices—including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and load balancers—ensuring proper access controls, segmentation, and hardening.
• Support responses to security incidents, conduct investigations, implement remediation, and create response plans and playbooks.
• Implement and enforce network security policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing; collaborate with IT teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Implement and manage network security monitoring tools to detect and respond to threats in real‑time.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to promote a security‑first mindset across the organization.
• Stay up to date with security threats, trends, and best practices; participate in industry conferences and forums.

Additional Position‑Specific Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and monitor extensive Firewall, Fortinet, and F5 environments per hospital standards.
• Implement and support multi‑vendor Firewall platforms, including Palo Alto series and Cisco ASA.
• Perform daily maintenance and checks of all Firewall, Fortinet, and F5 equipment.
• Maintain and organize reporting information and documentation for management review.
• Provide detailed documentation for all Palo Alto and F5 environments.
• Perform routine maintenance—including OS upgrades and hardware fixes—for all systems.
• Provide second and third level support for all Firewall and F5 systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, information security, or related field.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Excellent Fortinet and F5 troubleshooting skills.
• Strong time‑management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years working with Network Firewalls; Fortinet and Palo Alto NGFW experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Fortinet, F5 Access Policy Manager (APM), F5 Enterprise Manager (EM), Palo Alto Firewalls, and Cisco ASA Firewalls.

Benefits

NYU Langone Health offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, employee resource groups, and a holistic wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

Salary Range (NY)

Salary range: $121,792.21 – $166,950.00 annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The range does not include bonuses or other compensation.

EEO Statement

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

Additional Information

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Pay Transparency Notice: the salary range is provided in compliance with New York State law.