Network Security Engineer

New Era Technology is a global technology solutions provider with 4,500+ employees and offices around the world. New Era offers Cloud, Managed, Professional, and Security services, and delivers Collaboration, Data Networking, Digital Transformation, and Physical & Life Safety solutions to more than 14,500 customers worldwide.

 

We are looking for team members to contribute to and deliver our mission: “To deliver and support technology solutions that securely connect people, places, and information.” New Era Technology is a community of like-minded, like-hearted people who share the same vision and values.

 

Work alongside the finest team of highly skilled and industry-certified professionals who are encouraged to drive change and think outside of the box. As a team member, you will receive competitive benefits, industry training, and certifications.  New Era Technology empowers businesses to embrace the future workplace. As customers shift their perspectives on where and how work happens, we are there to meet them with flexible, resilient, and productive solutions.

 

New Era Technology provides a team-oriented culture, a positive environment filled with an incredible staff, and a genuine passion for providing the best service to our customers worldwide. We believe that investing in our employees is the key to professional growth, delivering exceptional experiences for our customers, and setting the standard for excellence in our field.

 

We offer a growth-orientated, high-tech environment for employees. Along with our many benefits, you can expect a corporate culture that promotes personal and professional development. Our customer-focused teams are built on our core values: Community, Integrity, Agile, and Committed.

 

We currently have a need for a Network Security Engineer to design and implement solutions for Global Network Infrastructure environments.   The ideal candidate will have 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience in Networking.  Global Financial Services, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare or Managed Service experience is strongly preferred.

This hours of this position are 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm EST to cover global firewall refresh initiatives.  

Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, administer, and document firewall infrastructure, working with Checkpoint, Cisco, and Fortinet
• Manage the firewall deployment, rules migrations, and firewall administration
• Responsible for converting existing rule base onto new platforms
• Fully versed in the syntax of security platforms, and rule verification
• End of life upgrades and builds around F5 (LTM, GTM, ASM)
• Engineering experience designing and deploying large scale LAN/WAN networks
• Insure that notification is sent to all Stakeholders for required changes/upgrades
• Represent the changes at the weekly change review meetings and update network diagrams and all other applicable documents.
• Create standard deployment and support documentation to be handed over to the network operations group
• Review technical requirements for the Firewall Infrastructure
• Develop design and system configuration based on technical requirements
• Recommend enhancements/changes to system design as appropriate

 Skills required:

• Bachelor's degree in related technical/business areas or equivalent work experience

• At least 5 years’ experience designing, deploying, configuring, and administering Firewalls, preferably Cisco, Palo Alto, Checkpoint and Fortinet
• Hands on experience with network protocols ( EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, RIP, VLAN, TCP/IP, etc)
• Experience securing a large inter network establishing and enforcing policies and monitoring access.

• DNS, DHCP & IPAM (DDI) protocols and security (Basic DNS and DHCP concepts, IPAM, IP addressing, VLANs).  Infoblox experience a plus
• HTTP/S proxy servers and security (web proxy, HTTP protocol knowledge, troubleshooting, browser interaction, web security, filtering/authentication) Bluecoat experience a plus.
• Implementation and use of load balancers F5, BIG-IP, 3-DNS to manipulate, optimize and control network traffic
• Knowledge of scripting in Python, Ansible or Shell

• Preferably certified in Checkpoint, Cisco, Palo Alto or Fortinet

• Experience working in large enterprise networks is desired. The ability to work under pressure and interface with senior management will be key to these roles.
• Must be able to work 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm EST.  

 

Physical Demands:

 

• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Regular, repetitive movements such as typing, mouse movements, and scrolling. Ability to hear and understand spoken communications, both in person and via remote communication tools (e.g., phone, video conferencing).
• Ability to see and read computer screens and printed documents, as well as adjust focus. This includes prolonged periods of looking at a computer screen.