Network Security Engineer II (Juniper firewall)

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority seeks a Network Security Engineer II in Austin, TX to protect critical network infrastructure and ensure secure operations. You will implement security measures, monitor for incidents, and collaborate across teams to deploy secure solutions.

We value strong experience in firewall management, IDS/IPS, and adherence to NERC-CIP standards, with certifications and hands-on expertise in Juniper and Cisco technologies.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of experience in a technical field or related area.
• A degree in computer science, information technology, telecommunications, engineering, or relevant field; substitutions allowed per LCRA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain network security measures for critical IT infrastructure.
• Conduct regular security assessments and patch vulnerabilities.
• Develop and enforce security policies, protocols, and guidelines.
• Monitor network traffic for unusual activity and respond to incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement secure network solutions.
• Follow NERC-CIP standards for changes and compliance.

Skills

Firewall management

IDS/IPS

Network protocols

Cisco FTD

Juniper SRX redundancy

OT security

NERC-CIP compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Juniper SRX

Cisco FTD

IDS/IPS tools

Job description

Here's The Role

Join our team as a Network Security Engineer level 2 in Austin, TX, and become a crucial part of our mission to operate and protect our critical network infrastructure at LCRA. This outstanding opportunity places you at the forefront of protecting our critical infrastructure, ensuring that our operations run flawlessly and securely. If you're looking for a work-life balance position and to challenge yourself and grow in a collaborative, inclusive environment, this is the role for you!

How You’ll Contribute

• Implement and maintain network security measures to safeguard LCRA’s most critical IT infrastructure.
• Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and patch the system whenever applicable.
• Develop and enforce security policies, protocols, and guidelines.
• Monitor network traffic for unusual activity and respond to security incidents swiftly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and integrate secure network solutions.
• Follow NERC-CIP standards to ensure all system changes are fully complied.

How You’re Qualified

• Six or more years of experience in a technical field, computer science, engineering, network systems or relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in computer science, information technology, telecommunications, engineering, or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

How You’ll Stand Out

• Professional certifications such as Cisco and Juniper CCNP/JNCIP-Enterprise or Security.
• Proficiency in firewall management, IDS/IPS, and network protocols.
• Hands‑on experience with Juniper SRX firewall redundancy setups and Cisco FTD.
• Experience with OT security and NERC‑CIP compliances.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing security initiatives in an enterprise environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to determine the root cause of complex security issues.

How We’ll Support You

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis.