Senior Network Security Operations Engineer

Senior Network Security Operations Engineer

**About the role**:
The Network Security Operations Engineer (Level 3 Support ) is a critical role within the Cybersecurity team, with the dual responsibilities of operational excellence and driving forward-looking engineering improvements. This role is designed for individuals who have strong network security operational experience, and a proven track record of prior engineering delivery.

**A day in this role**:

- **Provide L3 Operational Support** for complex operational issues, troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Design, configure, and manage advanced network security solutions, including **Firewalls, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateways (SWGs), and Cloud Network Security** capabilities.
- Continually refine and improve support methodologies, standardizing operational practices and creating detailed documentation.
- Employ **infrastructure-as-code (IaC)** and automation techniques, particularly **Terraform**, to streamline the provisioning, configuration, and management of network security tools and environments.
- Conduct in-depth analyses of network traffic patterns and security logs with **SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk).**:

- Support Network Security Infrastructure focusing on patch and lifecycle management.
- Their time will be spent around 60% operations / 40% engineering, often improving operational procedures & persistent issues.
- Mentor and coach within the operations team, expected to guide L1/L2-Support-Level members though issues when uncertain.

**The expertise requested**:

- **At least 7 years of direct, hands-on experience in Network Security Operations, with a significant focus and exposure to engineering enhancements.**:

- Experience with **Zscaler ZIA & ZPA, Palo Alto Firewalls**:

- **Preferred experience (or similar) with: Cloudgenix (SD-WAN), Cloudflare (WAF), Forescout (NAC**), and Tufin/Algosec (Firewall Orchestration)
- Hands-on experience with **public cloud providers (AWS preferred)** and cloud infrastructure management.
- Experience with **infrastructure-as-code frameworks (e.g., Terraform Cloud)**.
- Ability to **write automation scripts and web services (Python, Bash).**:

- Strong understanding of **network protocols and information security** best practices.
- Experience working with **git source control** and CI/CD systems (GitLab CI/CD).
- Good understanding of enterprise architecture, including endpoint, network, and cloud-based systems.
- Experience with **SIEM (Splunk)** technologies, event correlations, query management, and custom detections. Experience with **observability platforms (Grafana)**:

- B.S. in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a similar technical program.
- **Exceptional communication skills**, capable of effectively articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- **Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.**:

- **Proven ability to self-manage, prioritize tasks, and handle ambiguity and rapid changes in priorities**.
- Demonstrated experience in managing stakeholder expectations and delivering projects within defined timelines.
- A commitment to continuous learning and adaptability to new technologies and changing environments.
- **Attention to detail: able to thoroughly review configurations and policies, identifying gaps in solution designs prior to implementation.**

**Soft Skills**
- Communication
- Learning Agility
- Influence
- Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
- Teamwork and Relationship Building
- Planning and DeliveryStrategic Thinking
- Our Core values are focus to inclusion and diversity, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment and will go thru a fair recruitment process regardless of their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or disability status._

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