Senior Cyber Security Engineer - NAC & Firewall Expert

Ally-Financial; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ally Financial is seeking a cybersecurity specialist to lead NAC strategy, policy development, and firewall optimization. You will work with IT and security teams on monitoring, reporting, and remediation efforts.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience with NAC systems, firewalls, and cloud security, with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for growth within Ally's security programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3 years related experience in computer science or engineering.
• At least 3 years in routing, switching, VLAN, VPN, and cloud security.
• 3 years of network access control experience (Cisco/ForeScout).
• 3 years maintaining firewall and threat-prevention rules and policies.
• 2 years supporting cloud firewalls and security groups.
• Experience with packet captures and OSI model understanding.
• Proficient in programming/scripting (Python, Go, Java, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on NAC strategy, policy, monitoring, and reporting.
• Develop and enhance NAC and firewall policies based on security needs.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations.
• Troubleshoot and optimize NAC, Palo Alto, VPN, and cloud firewalls.
• Manage day-to-day security changes, audit requests, and rule bases.
• Identify risks and coordinate remediation with security teams.

Skills

Routing & Switching

802.1x & VLAN

VPN & Cloud Security

Network Access Control

Firewalls & Threat Prevention

Packet Analysis

OSI Model

Scripting (Python/Go/Java)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Cisco

ForeScout

Job description

Ally Financial is seeking a cybersecurity specialist to lead NAC strategy, policy development, and firewall optimization. You will work with IT and security teams on monitoring, reporting, and remediation efforts.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience with NAC systems, firewalls, and cloud security, with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for growth within Ally's security programs.