Network Security Automation Engineer - Associate

Jobs in JS; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Network Security Automation Engineer Associate to join its team. This fully remote role focuses on developing, improving, and supporting security automation infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and security.

The candidate will design and deploy automation tools, integrate diverse security tools, and maintain comprehensive documentation. A 2-year degree with IT experience and knowledge of Python, JavaScript frameworks, and DevSecOps are preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically has a 2-year academic degree including courses in computer programming, systems analysis, system development, or systems engineering and/or has acquired 1+ years of core IT skills and knowledge via practical experience.
• Experience with Python or other similar scripting languages.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or React.
• Solid understanding of DevSecOps model.
• Experience with SOAR platforms such as Cortex XSOAR or Splunk SOAR.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy custom solutions to integrate disparate tools and automate workflows for network security infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot issues or incidents related to security automation infrastructure.
• Maintain close collaboration and open communication with team members and customers.
• Create and maintain in-depth user and technical documentation for all automation tools and workflows.
• Design and build user interface components for automation tools with this requirement.

Skills

Python

JavaScript frameworks

DevSecOps

SOAR platforms

network fundamentals

communication skills

troubleshooting

Education

2-year degree

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco firewalls

Site-to-Site VPNs

802.1x wired NAC

ADC

Cortex XSOAR

Splunk SOAR

Job description

UPMC is looking for a Network Security Automation Engineer associate to join their team. This position is fully remote.

Description

A Network Security Automation Engineer - Associate is responsible for developing, improving, and supporting security automation infrastructure at UPMC and ensuring those products meet requirements, follow standards and practices, and maintain reliability, scalability, and security.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy custom solutions to integrate disparate tools and automate workflows for network security infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot issues or incidents related to security automation infrastructure.
• Maintain close collaboration and open communication with team members and customers.
• Create and maintain in-depth user and technical documentation for all automation tools and workflows.
• Design and build user interface components for automation tools with this requirement.

Qualifications

• Typically has a 2-year academic degree including courses in computer programming, systems analysis, system development, or systems engineering and/or has acquired 1+ years of core IT skills and knowledge via practical experience.
• Experience with Palo Alto, Cisco firewalls, Site-to-Site VPNs, DDoS mitigation control, 802.1x wired NAC, and Application Delivery Controllers (ADC).
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation for supporting automation products.
• Experience with Python or other similar scripting languages.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or React.
• Solid understanding of DevSecOps model.
• Experience with SOAR platforms such as Cortex XSOAR or Splunk SOAR.
• Solid understanding of core network fundamentals.
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

An entry-level certification such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician, Cisco Certified DevNet Associate etc. is preferred.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran