Software Systems Engineer - IV

AmNet Services, Inc.; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider located in New Jersey seeks a Firewall Policy Security Engineer to lead network security efforts and manage firewall policies. The role requires strong knowledge of Juniper and F5 platforms, along with project management skills. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3-5 years of experience in a large-scale environment. Responsibilities include designing security solutions and providing technical leadership. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Must have 3-5 years experience with managing firewall rules/policy in a large scale environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (written and oral).
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to provide network security designs, solutions, deployment strategies, and technical documentation.
• Participate in design discussions to design new secured network segments.
• Analyze IMS/VoLTE application data flows and design firewall policies.
• Analyze firewall change requests and integrate changes into existing policies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to other members of the Security team.

Skills

VPN setup and administration

Juniper ISG 2000 platform

Juniper SRX 5800 & 3600 platform

Juniper Firewall Management

F5 Big IP platform

F5 AFM

F5 Big IQ Management

General networking knowledge

Strong troubleshooting skills

Familiarity with packet capture tools (TCPdump/Wireshark)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent

Job description

America Networks is a leading sensor and networking solutions partner for companies in any Industrial, Manufacturing, and Waste management space.

We design and manufacture sensors for storage tanks, water metering, energy metering, gas monitoring, and asset management.

Our founders are hardcore telecommunications engineers with combined 200+ years of experience in designing, optimizing and performance engineering for several mid‑large wireless carriers internationally. They saw a need to provide low power, cost efficient sensors to collect data, create alerts, and predict needed actions. We combine these sensors with low power, wide area (LPWA) networking technologies to provide clients various options to decrease recurring costs associated with operating an IoT network of sensors and connected devices.

We specialize in design, deployment, optimization, and support of these networks. Whether an off‑the‑shelf or custom solution is needed, we’ll create a solution and push the data on the best cloud platform to fit your needs, including your own.

Job Description

THE ACTUAL JOB TITLE IS Firewall Policy Security Engineer – Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent data security and networking experience required specifically in a Wireless Service Provider environment. Must possess the experience and ability to lead and participate in technical sessions, to lead projects that span multiple organizations, and to coordinate technical, implementation and/or troubleshooting discussions. A strong understanding of structured network design and the OSI Interconnect Model, especially how it relates to the design and deployment of structured networks, is required as well as strong project management skills, strong interpersonal and communications skills (written and oral), and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to provide network security designs, solutions, deployment strategies, and technical documentation for the VZW IP Security Networks in our various MSCs and Network Equipment Centers.
• Participate in design discussions with VZW NNO Planning and Design Teams to design new secured network segments and transport systems security policies for these locations.
• Analyze IMS/VoLTE application data flows and design firewall policies that support application requirements, adhere to VZW security practices, and meet project timelines.
• Analyze firewall change requests and integrate changes into existing firewall policies, while maintaining security standards.
• Lead efforts to create new MSC and Network Equipment Center security designs based on current business needs, capacity increases, customer growth, directional platforms and emerging technology releases.
• Lead forums and projects on the above and work with other Security, Transport Systems, and CDS teams to discuss and solicit feedback on the designs, standards and implementation approaches.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to other members of the Security team.
• Develop and maintain security documentation and standards documents, as required.
• Provide higher tier technical support to Operation teams on all security related networking issues.

Qualifications

Must have STRONG KNOWLEDGE of the following:

• VPN setup and administration
• Juniper ISG 2000 platform
• Juniper SRX 5800 & 3600 platform
• Juniper Firewall Management
• F5 Big IP platform
• F5 AFM
• F5 Big IQ Management
• 3‑5 year experience with managing firewall rules/policy in a large scale environment
• General networking knowledge and strong troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with packet capture tools (TCPdump/Wireshark)

Must have BASIC KNOWLEDGE of the following:

• Juniper ISG/SRX Hardware
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP) concepts
• Intrusion Detection System (IDS) concepts
• Access Control Lists (ACL) concepts
• Routing Protocols (OSPF & BGP)
• IPv6