Cyber Sec Archt/Engr II

Network Security Engineer The Network Security Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement of perimeter security services across global data centers and cloud environments. This role focuses on firewall, proxy, and zero-trust solutions, ensuring secure, reliable connectivity while proactively identifying risks and driving improvements. You will act as a key technical resource, collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, implement solutions, and support ongoing infrastructure initiatives—including coordination with teams supporting Operational Technology (OT) environments. Key Responsibilities Manage and support perimeter security technologies, including firewalls, proxies, and zero-trust platforms across on-prem and cloud environments  Administer and optimize solutions from key vendors such as Check Point (firewalls) and Zscaler (zero trust / proxy)  Install, configure, and maintain network security hardware and software  Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of services  Contribute to infrastructure projects, including design, deployment, and optimization of security solutions  Proactively identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities; propose and implement solutions  Maintain accurate documentation (architecture diagrams, procedures, runbooks)  Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams, including coordination with OT security teams where network and industrial environments intersect  Provide support for service requests and incidents, and participate in on-call rotation  Required Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience in IT, with a strong focus on network security  Hands-on experience with enterprise firewall technologies, preferably Check Point  Experience with secure web gateway / zero trust platforms, preferably Zscaler  Experience designing and deploying firewall solutions in data center environments (3+ years)  Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or VMware NSX (2+ years)  Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs)  Strong troubleshooting and operational support skills  Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field  Experience supporting or collaborating with OT (Operational Technology) or industrial network environments  Experience working in global or multi-data center environments  Familiarity with infrastructure documentation and standard operational processes  Strong communication and collaboration skills  Nice to Have Experience with automation or scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell)  Exposure to security frameworks and best practices  Relevant certifications (e.g., Check Point, Zscaler, CCNP Security, CISSP)