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

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.