Senior Network Firewall Engineer

Senior Network Firewall Engineer

San Antonio, TX

** US Citizenship Required

We are looking for a Senior Network Firewall Engineer with experience in managing core data center network infrastructure. The individual will have experience troubleshooting complex issues related to data center network infrastructure with a true holistic understanding of how complex data center systems work. You will also act as a senior level escalation point for network issues as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain core network infrastructure
• Integrate NGFW with other network components
• Install, configure, and maintain Palo Alto and Forti Gate systems to enhance existing architecture
• Advance experience with yaml/Python to build Ansible playbooks to better integrate automation
• Experience with building out Proof of Concepts and architecting traffic flows with application enhancement teams
• Advanced knowledge of data center network infrastructure such as Cisco routers, switches, and SD-WAN technologies

Team Collaboration and Leadership:

• Serve as an SME within a team of Network Engineers
• Mentor junior team members
• Lead and support network-related technical discussions
• Available to support rotating on-call schedule

Monitoring and Security

• Monitor network to maintain integrity and security
• Conduct tests to ensure operability and security of the network
• Perform Root-Cause-Analysis (RCA) and advanced troubleshooting
• Implement and manage firewalls and security protocols (Palo Alto, Forti Gate)

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

• Expert level experience in Palo Alto configuration
• Experience working in highly redundant, geographically distributed infrastructure, including Akamai and other CDN technologies
• Advanced experience with provisioning routers, switches, and other critical network infrastructure
• Advanced diagnostic, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Experience with BGP/OSPFv3 routing configuration and management
• Advanced troubleshooting abilities to quickly restore services to normal levels of operation
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in network security administration
• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred
• Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) level certifications/skills
• AWS/Cloud associate level certifications
• Fortinet SD-WAN experience
• Infoblox IPAM and DNS management

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