Network Security Engineer

HCLTech

Frisco (TX)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 106,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

10 paid holidays per year

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading tech company in Frisco, TX is seeking a Network Security L3 Engineer responsible for managing Network Security Operations and providing 24x7 support. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience with network security technologies and strong troubleshooting skills. This full-time role offers a salary range of $56,000 to $106,000 annually with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum 12+ years of working in a Network / Telecommunications role.
Experience with technologies such as Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto.
Extensive support of Routing Protocols/Technologies like BGP and OSPF.

Responsibilities

Provide tier-3 operational support for Firewalls and Proxies.
Perform performance analysis and capacity planning for Security platforms.
Lead troubleshooting and communicate with peers about system issues.

Skills

Firewall Management

Proxy Management

IDS/IPS Management

TCP/IP Networking

Vendor Management

Cloud Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related qualification

Certifications (PCNA, CCNP Security, etc.)

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco

Wireshark

Job description

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Base pay range

$56,000.00/yr - $106,000.00/yr

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Job Description – Network Security L3 (Palo Alto + Blue coat Proxy

The position of a Network Security L3 is responsible for the ongoing Network Security Operations management to provide 24x7 support. The ideal candidate will have deep experience of networking technologies, such as Security, proxy, GNAC, IDS/IPS, routing, switching, managing heterogeneous environment & generate metrics related to Security, Network performance, capacity, availability, failure rates, and will also have a strong background in network performance management, service delivery and strategic operations planning with a strong technical orientation & creative in problem solving.

Key responsibilities include:

This is a hands-on technical role:

Provide tier-3 (expert level) operational support for Firewalls, Proxies, IDS/IPS, NAC to resolve critical business issues that require deep network troubleshooting techniques and performance analysis
Independently own the Security Infrastructure support solving complex issues and suggest design modifications as appropriate.
Ensure SLAs are met
Responsible for performance analysis, proactive troubleshooting and capacity planning for the Security platforms.
Perform monitoring and maintenance of overall environment working with experienced team members.
Perform change controls. Update process documentation and team portals
Participate in troubleshooting, capacity planning and analysis, performance analysis & Root Cause Analysis.
Communicate with peers and managers regarding system issues & participate in 24x7 on-call.
Automate operational tasks to make processes simpler and more robust.
Ability to handle multiple complex tasks in a dynamic environment, with tight deadlines concurrently.
Refresh heat-maps and operations plans for campus network Security connectivity
Monitor and analyze statistical data to develop improvement plans for network Security and application performance
Provide an effective network Security capacity plan
Develop and monitor global weekly and monthly trending reports by business sectors to justify future growth

Additional Responsibilities Include:

Oversees the management of service level agreements (SLAs) with vendors and service providers
Oversees and directs all aspects of the 24/7/365 mission critical network/telecommunication infrastructure operations; including planning, supporting, and maintaining functions
Serves as the senior-level escalation point for network operations to resolve critical incidents
Maintains policy and procedures manual, conducts monthly service review meetings with key stakeholders
Provides leadership, management, direction, and technical oversight for the network Security operations department

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or related qualification
Certifications is a must (PCNA, CCNP Security, CCDP, CCIE Security)
Minimum 12+ years of working in a Network / Telecommunications role, with expert level experience with Firewall Management, Proxy Management, IDS/IPS Management, NAC Management, SD-WAN, VPN, Firewalls, etc technologies
Experience of working in a multi-cultural, virtual team, across multiple geographical regions
Experience with technologies such as: Cisco / Juniper/ Palo alto HSRP/VRRP, VRF, VPC, VC, LACP, Fabric Path.
Experience with technologies such as: Cisco VPN, Any connect, Aruba GNAC, Cisco NAC
Experience with technologies such as: Palo Alto Threat Protection/ Cisco Firepower/ iXIA IPS/IDS, Symantec Secure Web Gateways, Zscaler
Extensive support of Routing Protocols/Technologies such BGP, OSPF, Logical Overlay, IOS-XR, MPLS VPN, Multicast.
Strong understanding of application communication methodologies.
Ability to perform TCP/IP Network traces/packet captures with solid experience interpreting results.
High level of confidence and competence communicating on bridges.
Solid background in vendor management to drive incident resolution.
Experience with monitoring tools and strategies
Execute and analyze packet captures using Wireshark and other related technologies.
Perform or participate in complex maintenance or deployment activities.
Create or modify documentation in response to new events and learnings.
Routinely provide constructive feedback for improvement opportunities
Ability to coordinate and direct activities across multiple teams
Excellent customer focus and engagement skills
Ability to develop solutions within a complex operational environment
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Advanced knowledge of technical/business environment and problem determination strategies
Develops and maintains standard operating procedure manual and processes used by the team

Additional Responsibilities.

Working experience in any public (Azure, GCP, Oracle, AWS or others) or hybrid cloud
Experience on Cloud native or third party firewalls on cloud
Azure or AWS networking (NSG, UDR, VPC, VNET, Route63 and others)

Disclaimer

HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year

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