Network Security Engineer IV - IN (Professional Services Delivery Engineer IV) (3rd Shift IND)

Rackspace Technology; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Network Security Engineer L3 to manage and configure advanced firewall solutions. The role involves implementing security measures, leading projects, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Candidates should have proven expertise in various firewall technologies and network automation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in configuring and managing firewalls.
• Hands-on experience with load balancers and network automation.

Responsibilities

• Implement advanced features on Palo Alto firewalls.
• Lead design and implementation of security solutions for clients.

Skills

Network Automation

Stakeholder Communication

Routing & Switching

Education

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Security)

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)

Tools

Cisco ASA

Palo Alto

Fortinet

F5 Load Balancers

NetScaler

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities:

Professional Services Delivery Network Security Engineer L3

Network Security Engineer L3:

Key Responsibilities

1. Proven expertise in configuring and managing Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Juniper firewalls.
2. Firewall & Security: Advanced configuration and troubleshooting of firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet), VPNs (IPSec, SSL), IDS/IPS.
3. Demonstrated ability to implement advanced features on Palo Alto firewalls, including converting Layer 4 to Layer 7 traffic.
4. Hands-on experience with F5 Load Balancers and NetScaler.
5. Load Balancing & Redundancy: Implementing solutions using F5, Citrix NetScaler, HA/Failover systems.
6. Demonstrated ability to manage and execute complex firewall migrations and load balancer migrations in dynamic environments, ensuring minimal disruption and adherence to best practices.
7. Routing & Switching: Deep expertise with protocols like BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, STP, VXLAN, etc.
8. Knowledge of NSX, CDN, CASB, SD-WAN / SDN: Deep knowledge of software-defined networking platforms (Cisco SD-WAN, VMware NSX).
9. Network Automation: Scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform) to automate configurations and monitoring.
10. Lead the design and implementation of firewall and load balancing solutions for clients.
11. Create and review all technical diagrams of infrastructure using Visio or SmartDraw.
12. Work directly with clients and project managers to understand their network security needs and translate them into effective technical solutions.
13. Stakeholder Communication: Translating technical issues into business-impact language for management or clients.
14. Knowledge of NSX, CDN, CASB will be an added advantage.
15. Linux & Virtualization skills will be an added advantage.

Preferred Certifications:

1. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Security) or equivalent, CCIE or equivalent.
2. Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) or equivalent.
3. F5 Certified Administrator or equivalent certification.
4. CompTIA: Network+, Security+.
5. Linux & Virtualization certifications will be an added advantage.

Full project life-cycle experience and knowledge of best-practice project methodologies.