Senior Network Security Engineer

Cedar Cares, Inc; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 119,000 - 169,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health, dental and vision benefits

2:1 401(k) match

Paid tuition assistance

Job summary

Cedar Cares, Inc is seeking a Sr. Network and Firewall Security Engineer in Overland Park, KS, to secure global office connectivity. This role requires firewalls expertise, particularly with Palo Alto solutions, to optimize security policies across enterprise environments.

The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in network engineering of firewall management, advanced troubleshooting skills, and be capable of leading complex integrations. A competitive salary range of $119,000–$169,400 annually is offered along with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in network and security engineering.
• 5+ years of managing Palo Alto firewalls with SSL decryption involved.
• Strong knowledge in routing protocols and structured troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy Palo Alto firewall solutions.
• Lead security and network integrations ensuring resilient connectivity.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for troubleshooting.

Skills

Palo Alto firewalls

Network design

Advanced troubleshooting

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)

Packet-level analysis

Scripting or API-driven automation

Education

7+ years of network and security engineering experience

Relevant industry certifications (Palo Alto, Cisco)

Tools

Panorama

SSL decryption

Cloudflare

Job description

Role Overview

The Network Security Team is seeking a Sr. Network and Firewall Security Engineer to secure and operate connectivity across global offices and data centers. This hands‑on role requires deep expertise in Palo Alto firewalls, including design, deployment, migration, and ongoing optimization of security policies in complex enterprise environments.

NOTE: This role follows a four‑day in‑office work model, either in OverlandPark, KS or Chicago, IL.

Candidates should be self‑stated, able to operate independently and own complex problems from detection to resolution. Advanced troubleshooting, Palo Alto CLI debugging, and foundational networking knowledge across routing protocols and packet‑level analysis are required.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and migrate Palo Alto firewall solutions across global environments, including architecture of security policies, segmentation, SSL decryption, and centralized management.
• Lead complex security and network integrations by applying strong core networking principles (BGP, OSPF, routing design, failover, traffic engineering) to ensure resilient, high‑performance connectivity.
• Partner with network, cloud, and infrastructure teams to design and implement secure, scalable connectivity across on‑prem and hybrid environments.
• Serve as a senior escalation point, driving advanced troubleshooting across firewalls and underlying network infrastructure, including deep packet, flow, and session‑level analysis.
• Support network security operations and incident response, diagnosing complex connectivity issues involving routing, NAT, policy enforcement, and application behavior.
• Mentor engineers and NOC staff, reinforcing strong networking fundamentals, structured troubleshooting, and operational best practices.
• Manage and prioritize work intake while delivering clear, direct communication to both technical stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Evaluate and recommend enhancements to security architecture, firewall capabilities, and network design to continuously improve reliability and security posture.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of network and security engineering experience across enterprise routing, switching, and firewall platforms with strong foundations in secure connectivity and network design.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience managing Palo Alto firewalls, including SSL decryption, security profiles, and Panorama‑based centralized management.
• Strong, demonstrated experience designing and troubleshooting complex network and security environments, including routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), NAT, and packet‑level analysis in production environments.
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, traffic flows, and structured troubleshooting methodologies across network and security domains.
• Strong understanding of network security design principles, including segmentation, access control, and secure architecture patterns (zone‑based design, microsegmentation, zero‑trust concepts).
• Experience leading firewall migrations and contributing to enterprise network security architecture.
• Experience with scripting or API‑driven automation to improve operational efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience across additional enterprise networking platforms and edge technologies, including Arista or similar environments, proxy platforms, load balancers (e.g., F5), and multi‑vendor infrastructure.
• Experience with cloud networking and security, including AWS networking constructs and security controls, as well as edge security platforms such as Cloudflare or similar services.
• Familiarity with modern application and container networking models, including Kubernetes networking, segmentation, and network policies.
• Experience participating in or leading multi‑vendor infrastructure migrations in large‑scale environments.
• Relevant industry certifications such as Palo Alto, Cisco, or equivalent.

Benefits and Perks

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days.
• Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services.
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire.
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities.
• Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office.
• Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities.
• Generous charitable giving company match.
• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits.
• On‑site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers.

Salary Range

$119,000–$169,400 annually, with potential for annual incentive compensation and long‑term equity programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.