Overview:

The ideal candidate will use their experience to contribute to the architecture, implementation, and evolution of the network security operations. Work with IT, Security, and business leaders to secure critical infrastructure, lead major security projects, and drive innovation in our security posture and network reliability.

Reporting directly to the Manager of IT Network & Security, this role is responsible for understanding the company’s business requirements to ensure that network and security infrastructure aligns with priorities. Key responsibilities include planning, scheduling, implementing, and maintaining data center and data communication infrastructure, as well as all related security services and products.

Background:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the following:
• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and securing enterprise networks
• Expert understanding of Palo Alto Layer 7 Firewalls
• Deep expertise with F5 Appliances, PKI implementation and management, and core network services (DNS, Proxy, DHCP, NTP, VPN, SNMP)
• Expertise with firewall security policies, segmentation, and intrusion prevention (Palo Alto, Cisco, F5), including Application Layer Policies
• Expertise with F5 rule creation and management, including F5 Load Balancers, GTM, APM
• Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure security tools, IAM, network controls)
• Experience with hybrid networks, including data centers and cloud interconnects
• Automation & Scripting: Strong skills in Python, Terraform, or Ansible for network and security automation
• Deep traffic analysis and troubleshooting (Wireshark and Cloud Native Tools)
• Identity & Access Management expertise, including Okta, Azure AD, MFA, and SSO architectures
• Public-Private Key Encryption (PKI) expertise, including management of signing servers, PKI stores, on-premise and in cloud, preferrable with Digicert technologies

Leadership skills

• Proven track record mentoring engineering teams
• Strong strategic thinking—aligning security initiatives with business goals
• Excellent deductive-reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex security and network concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with vendor management and evaluating security solutions
• Ability to work independently and in teams, with excellent communication abilities to all levels of internal and external stakeholders

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred). Relevant experience or certifications may be substituted
• Desired Certifications: One or more relevant certifications that might include: CCNP/CCIE (Cisco), PCNSE (Palo Alto), AWS Advanced Networking/Security, Azure Security Certification

Posted On: Tuesday, April 1, 2025