Responsibilities :
Work with various application teams to design, install, implement, architect, configure, and maintain one or more network security management platforms (SIEM, SOAR, NDR) for on-premise and cloud deployments
Prepare test cases and regression test plans, as well as perform unit and peer testing
Create documentation of the process, guidelines, standards, and technical specifications, as well as draw network and system architecture diagrams
Perform daily ad hoc support with strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and be available for after-hours emergency support
Perform system and application patching during monthly after-hour maintenance windows
Skills Required / Qualifications :
5+ years of IT professional experience working in network security engineering
3+ years of experience working with network security management technology platforms (SIEM, NDR) such as Splunk, ExtraHop, Palo Alto, Firemon, Cisco, etc.
Expert knowledge of Palo Alto Firewall technologies
Expert knowledge of WAN technologies
Expert knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, SASE
Strong foundational knowledge of overall infrastructure functionality and networking design concepts.
Solid understanding of IP routing protocols
Experience maintaining network performance through network monitoring and analysis, QoS service implementation, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network problems
Working knowledge of enterprise-class Infrastructure environments
Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Ability to author technical documents and create procedure manuals
Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, and proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
Strong understanding of the organization s goals and objectives
Ability to conduct research into current and future technologies
Active member of one or more security associations (ISSA, ISACA, InfraGard, etc.) is preferred.
Network Engineer • Houston, TX, United States