Network Security Engineer

FireMon; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FireMon, a leader in cybersecurity, seeks a Network Security Engineer to drive software development and support firewall management solutions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in networking, security, and hands-on experience with various tools. Join a dynamic team that emphasizes innovation and proactive engagement to tackle complex security challenges.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of network design and support experience.
• Expertise in networking and/or security.
• Experience with packet trace and analysis techniques and tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on developing requirements, writing technical specifications, designing, coding, and testing.
• Set up, manage, and maintain security devices in the test lab.
• Create and execute test cases to ensure proper code functionality.

Skills

Networking

Security

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Firewalls

IPS

Routers

Switches

Proxies

Virtualization technologies

Job description

As a thought leader in the space, FireMon is paving the way in the cybersecurity industry across the globe. At FireMon, you will find a disruptive, cutting-edge environment. It's a place where being proactive is rewarded and each day is more innovative than the last. This drive permeates everything we do – from how we develop our products to how we engage with our customers and how we get things done.

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, including 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 support 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 a related field.
• 3 or more years of network design and support experience.
• Expertise in 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 business requirements with technical solutions.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple roles and demonstrate high emotional intelligence.
• Regex experience.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Positive attitude and good teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Cisco, Check Point, Juniper, Palo Alto expertise preferred; experience with any firewall technology is acceptable.

What it Takes to be Part of the FireMon Team

FireMon provides persistent network security for hybrid environments through real-time asset visibility, continuous compliance, and automation. Since creating the first-ever network security policy management solution, FireMon has delivered command and control over complex network security infrastructures for more than 1,700 customers.

Our customers face complex security challenges that inspire us to be more creative and find effective solutions. If this excites you, we invite you to apply today.

FireMon is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.