Senior Network Security Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense industry is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to design and maintain a Zero Trust network environment. The role involves managing firewalls, ensuring security, and collaborating on data center upgrades. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, significant experience, and relevant certifications. This position offers a full-time schedule with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience or 10 years without a degree.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a Zero Trust network architecture.
• Manage Palo Alto and Cisco firewalls for optimal performance.
• Support data center upgrades and Layer 3 routing.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Security Awareness

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

Cisco Firewalls

DOD Encryption Devices

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Network Security Engineer

Job Code: 23979

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to join our team. This individual will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining a Zero Trust network environment, while ensuring the security and resilience of our infrastructure. The position primarily involves working with Palo Alto firewalls and legacy Cisco firewalls, with additional responsibilities supporting Layer 3 routing and new data center upgrades.

Essential Functions:

• Design, configure, and implement a Zero Trust network architecture, ensuring secure connectivity across all organizational assets.
• Manage and maintain Palo Alto firewalls and legacy Cisco firewalls, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Support the upgrade and migration of data centers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimize disruption and ensure seamless transitions.
• Perform Layer 3 routing, including troubleshooting and optimizing routing to enhance network efficiency.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for security policies, procedures, and configurations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify vulnerabilities and implement proactive security measures.
• Stay informed on emerging threats, technologies, and best practices in network security.
• Ability to support up to 25% offsite travel, extra work hours beyond normal schedule.
• Willing to submit to a CI Polygraph.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI
• CompTIA Security + CE Certification.
  
  
  

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Palo Alto PCNSE, Cisco CCNP Security, etc.) are a plus.
• Experience with Arista or Cisco network equipment.
• Experience with DOD encryption devices
• Self-motivated, able to switch tasks easily, work independently.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
  
  
  

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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