Senior Network & Security Engineer (Palo Alto, SD-WAN)

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett seeks a Senior Network Engineer in New York to fortify the firm’s network security and infrastructure. You will design, implement, and manage secure network solutions across on‑premises and cloud, with emphasis on Palo Alto, Prisma Access, and SASE technologies.

Collaboration with IAM and Service Delivery is essential for aligned security and operations. The role requires 7+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong troubleshooting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant network security experience.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance from management.
• Familiarity with firewall management tools and security monitoring technologies.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with quick decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain enterprise firewall configurations, rules, and policies.
• Design and deploy secure network solutions across on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Coordinate with IAM and Service Delivery teams to align security with operations.
• Audit systems for regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend security posture improvements.
• Lead firewall migration projects and oversee upgrades.

Skills

Palo Alto

PAN-OS

Prisma Access

SASE

Firewalls

VPN

Cisco

Fortinet

Troubleshooting

Policy management

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Firewall management tools

Security monitoring technologies

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett seeks a Senior Network Engineer in New York to fortify the firm’s network security and infrastructure. You will design, implement, and manage secure network solutions across on‑premises and cloud, with emphasis on Palo Alto, Prisma Access, and SASE technologies.

Collaboration with IAM and Service Delivery is essential for aligned security and operations. The role requires 7+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong troubleshooting and