Network Security Architect

Prosum; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in California seeks an experienced network security professional to develop network security design plans and apply advanced firewalling and encryption technologies. The role involves collaboration with various teams to enhance security measures and lead initiatives in high-availability environments. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience and strong knowledge of security protocols and technologies.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in high-availability, 24x7 enterprise environments.
• Experience with security audits and providing artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Develop network security infrastructure design plans.
• Research and recommend next generation network security technologies.
• Collaborate with suppliers and IT Security on network security solutions.
• Lead Sr. Network Security Engineers on key initiatives.

Skills

Strong TCP/IP

Securing firewalls (Palo Alto highly preferred)

Knowledge of routing protocols

Access control

Encryption

Intrusion prevention

Authentication

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements include:

• 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)
• “Doers” not thinkers – patient, hard-working, sense of urgency

Additional Information

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