Network Security Architect

Prosum; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosum is looking for a Network Security Engineer in Burbank, California. This role will involve developing network security design plans and applying next-generation firewalling technologies. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in high-availability environments and strong knowledge of TCP/IP and various security technologies.

The successful applicant will collaborate with IT Security and Client Services to implement effective security solutions, and lead initiatives to ensure the security of network environments.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in high-availability, 24x7 enterprise environments.
• Practical experience in securing firewalls, especially Palo Alto.
• Experience operating Firemon, SEIM, and QRadar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate network security infrastructure design plans.
• Research and recommend next-generation network security technologies.
• Collaborate with various teams on network security solutions.
• Meet with vendors to discuss product strategies and technical issues.
• Indirectly lead Sr. Network Security Engineers on initiatives.

Skills

TCP/IP

Palo Alto firewalls

Routing protocols

Access control

Encryption

Intrusion prevention

Authentication and firewalling

Firemon

SEIM

QRadar

Job description

The key responsibilities of this position include development of network security design plans and the development of reference architectures and standards for secure networking across the enterprise. The position is responsible for understanding and interpreting global business and technical security requirements in order to apply advanced next generation firewalling, encryption, access control and intrusion prevention technologies for global consumption. This includes participation in discovery, documentation, validation / refinement of forward‑looking solutions (ex. Global Network Access Control and next‑gen integrated Firewall and IPS strategy) while considering opportunities for re‑use of standard solutions and technologies.

• Develops and communicates network security infrastructure design plans, future strategic and tactical plans to aid in decision making activities that affect key network environments and initiatives.
• Researches and recommends next generation network security technologies & products (ex. 802.1x port authentication, RADIUS, Application Firewalling, Intrusion Prevention Systems, etc.)
• Collaborates with suppliers, Storage, Hosting, Facilities, IT Security and Client Services towers on network security solutions for development of advanced services to meet overall protection requirements. Designs customized solutions as required to support Business objectives.
• Meets with vendors to discuss product strategy offerings, addresses technical issues/deficiencies and influences new products and services to meet growing and changing requirements.
• Indirectly leads Sr. Network Security Engineers in key initiatives and ensures high quality and timeliness of deliverables.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in high‑availability, 24x7 enterprise environments
• Strong TCP/IP
• Securing firewalls (Palo Alto highly preferred in addition to others)
• Knowledge of routing protocols, access control, encryption, intrusion prevention, authentication and firewalling
• Firemon, SEIM, QRadar (operating these tools)
• Knowledge of PCI (Someone who has been through a security audit and provided artifacts (NOT interested the person performing audits, but the person being audited & designing/implementing the solutions)
• “Doers” not thinkers – patient, hard‑working, sense of urgency

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.