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Key Skills: Zscaler, Palo Alto, Network Security Engineering. Prefer to have someone who has Network Certifications in Zscaler and Palo Alto to improve chances of selections.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to join our growing team. This critical role will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex network infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on cloud integration, security, and automation. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of networking principles, hands-on experience with AWS, a scripting proficiency in Python, and expertise in cybersecurity best practices, particularly with AWS, Palo Alto Networks and Zscaler security solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage our hybrid cloud and on-premises network infrastructure.
- Implement and manage network security solutions, including firewalls (Palo Alto Networks), secure web gateways (Zscaler), and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network issues.
- Proactively identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure network connectivity and performance.
- Create and maintain network documentation.
- Participate in on-call rotation for network support.
- Mentor and guide junior network engineers.
- Stay current with the latest networking technologies and security threats.
- Lead the migration and integration of network services into AWS.
- Develop and maintain network automation scripts using Python.
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Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in network engineering.
- Deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP)
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security appliances.
- Expertise in Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA/ZDX) administration and configuration.
- Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
- Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Extensive experience with AWS networking services (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, etc.).
- Strong scripting skills in Python for network automation.
- Good to have AWS development and microservices automation experience.
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Palo Alto Networks certifications (e.g., PCNSE).
- Zscaler certifications.
- AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty).
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Experience with container networking (e.g., Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of other cloud platforms (Azure, GCP).
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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Must be ready to Work from Office.
Location: Mountain View / San Diego / Plano TX
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