Network Security Engineer

FireMon; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FireMon is seeking a Network Security Engineer to join a hands-on software development team focused on firewall management solutions. You will collaborate with Product Management, Development, and other Engineers to install, support, and integrate security devices for internal R&D initiatives.

The role demands a BS in CS/IT/Engineering (or equivalent experience), 3+ years in network design and support, and deep knowledge of Cisco/Check Point/Juniper/Palo Alto.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/IT/Engineering.
• 3+ years in network design and support.
• Experience with Cisco, Check Point, Juniper, Palo Alto.
• Strong networking and security expertise.
• Proficient in packet tracing and analysis.
• Experience with network security tools (firewalls, IPS, routers, switches, proxies).

Responsibilities

• Install and support firewall management solutions for internal R&D.
• Provide technical guidance during product development for vendor security devices.
• Build and maintain test labs and assist in software design.
• Create and execute test cases to validate code functionality.
• Serve as escalation point for device integration issues.
• Create internal knowledge base for configurations.

Skills

Networking & security

Packet tracing & analysis

Firewalls/IPS expertise

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Wireshark

CLI tools

Job description

FireMon delivers Network Security Policy Control for the Modern Enterprise.

Most enterprises run firewalls from multiple vendors alongside cloud security groups and microsegmentation platforms, and no single console can say whether it all works together. We believe policy is the control plane for network security: it defines what the environment should do, and the infrastructure carries it out. FireMon gives security teams one place to see, govern, and prove that their policy is doing what they intend, across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.

The Network Security Engineer is responsible for Network Security software development, including collaborating on developing requirements, writing technical specifications, designing, coding, and working with a team on testing and deployment.This is a key, hands-on software development position that will work closely with other team members to develop new features and functions.

About the role

• Partner with Product Management, Development, and other Engineers to install and support firewall management solutions for internal research and development (R&D).
• Provide technical expertise during the application development process to support products and solutions from various vendors, including firewalls, routers, switches, IPS, proxies, and more.
• Build and maintain test labs, assist in software design, and provide technical assistance to developers.
• Assist in testing software solutions.
• Gather all the technical requirements for integrating with the security devices. This includes reading administrator guides, user guides, CLI guides, etc.
• Learn the security device's inner workings and convert that logic into a structure that the application can use.
• Work in conjunction with product managers, architects, and developers to schedule, architect, and design software integration with the security devices.
• Setup, manage and maintain security devices in the test lab to provide support for R&D and integration testing.
• Create and execute test cases to ensure proper code functionality within the application.
• Serve as a support escalation point for complex support issues involving device integration.
• Create internal KB documentation for known configurations to assist with support issues.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or another related field of study or equivalent experience
• 3 or more years of network design and support
• Cisco, Check Point, Juniper, Palo Alto expertise
• Expertise in the area of networking and/or security
• Experience with packet trace and analysis techniques and tools
• Experience with network security tools such as firewalls, IPS, routers, switches, proxies, etc.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies and platforms
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and writing skills
• Outstanding problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet a business requirement with a technical solution
• Must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple roles and demonstrate high emotional intelligence
• Regex experience
• Flexible and able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
• Possess a positive attitude and work well with others