Next-Gen Firewall Performance Engineer

SECUNETICS; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Secunetics is seeking Network Engineers to assess IT infrastructures, establish baselines, and identify optimization opportunities in a highly visible, client-facing role. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and at least 2 years of network/security experience, plus Python programming and familiarity with firewall technologies.

Ideal applicants will understand SDLC, IT operations, and KPIs, and be capable of working with enterprise management systems. Authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of network and security experience
• Solid experience in Next-Generation Firewall capabilities such as URL Filtering, IPSec Tunnels, Firewall Policies (e.g. Palo Alto and Panorama, or equivalent technologies)
• Programming skills in Python
• Solid understanding of networking technologies (routing, switching, TCP/IP, Ethernet traffic analysis tool, TAPs, traffic brokers)
• Experience working with or integrating various enterprise management systems (e.g. HP BSM / OpenView / BTO and/or similar products)
• Excellent understanding of technology concepts such as SDLC, systems engineering, IT performance management, IT operations, operational monitoring, security monitoring, and KPIs
• Knowledge of various IT infrastructure technologies (e.g. applications, servers, networks, storage)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing

Skills

Python

Network & security

TCP/IP

Client-facing

Communication skills

IT operations

Performance monitoring

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Palo Alto / Panorama

IPSec Tunnels

Wireshark

Job description

Secunetics is seeking Network Engineers to assess IT infrastructures, establish baselines, and identify optimization opportunities in a highly visible, client-facing role. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and at least 2 years of network/security experience, plus Python programming and familiarity with firewall technologies.

Ideal applicants will understand SDLC, IT operations, and KPIs, and be capable of working with enterprise management systems. Authorized to work in the U.S.