Network Security Engineer

FireMon; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FireMon is seeking a Network Security Engineer to develop software solutions that integrate with security devices. The role involves collaborating with multiple teams to enhance network security, including firewall management and technical support. Ideal candidates will possess a deep understanding of networking and security protocols, along with strong problem-solving abilities. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions significantly impact cybersecurity across the globe.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paternity Leave

401K Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Social Outings

Work From Home Policy

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of network design and support experience.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies and platforms.
• Regex experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop network security software solutions.
• Support firewall management solutions for R&D.
• Create test cases for code functionality.

Skills

Networking expertise

Security knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Firewalls

IPS

Routers

Switches

Proxies

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. 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
• 3 or more years of network design and support
• 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

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Cisco, Check Point, Juniper, Palo Alto expertise preferred but any firewall technology is acceptable

What it Takes to be Part of the FireMon Team

FireMon provides persistent network security for hybrid environments through a powerful fusion of 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 have unique and complex security problems that are difficult to solve. This doesn’t intimidate us, it inspires us. It pushes us to be more creative and find solutions to ensure their success. If this sounds like a movement you'd be interested in joining, we invite you to apply today.

FireMon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, and applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Mission
• Values

We are strong believersthat cutting-edge cybersecurity can have a huge impact on making the world a safer place and we want other people who feel that same passion. In return, we can offer you the opportunity to work with and learn from a fast-growing, high-performance team.One of the biggest benefits of working here, is the huge impact employees have on the overall product and business. Each person’s work directly affects the outcome of the finalized product and the success of the business.

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Awards

Reviews from current employees

FireMon's leadership team is approachable, focused, experienced and cares deeply about delivering outcomes for customers and and the FireMon team.

It's competitive with upside opportunity.

Everyone has each other's back and is willing to help. There are no egos and we share what we learn with each other. I have developed genuine friendships with my team.

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Perks and Benefits

Vision Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation Policy

Paid Holidays

Maternity / Paternity Leave

401K / Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Social Outings

Work From Home Policy

eNPS

67

eNPS Score

67% Promoters

33% Passive

0% Detractors

FireMon's Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) is 67, as rated by 3 employees. This means 67% of FireMon employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers today.

4 Cool Reasons to Work at FireMon

FireMon is the global thought leader in a space that we invented!

FireMon is paving the way in the cybersecurity industry across the globe.

A disruptive, cutting-edge environment, where each day is more innovative than the last.

We are at the forefront of the security management category, delivering first-ever functionality.