Job Description

Title: Network Security Engineer

Location: 3 Days a week onsite in Boston MA-Hybrid

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Firewall Administration:

• • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto and Juniper firewalls.
  • Audit existing firewall rules and consolidate/clean up policies as necessary.
  • Implement security policies and monitor traffic to ensure compliance with organizational requirements.
  • Perform upgrades, patches, and regular health checks on firewall systems.
  • Work with Information Security teams to address present and potential risks.

• Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS):

• • Deploy, manage, and tune IDS/IPS solutions to detect and mitigate network threats.
  • Monitor and analyze logs to identify and respond to potential security incidents.
  • Collaborate with the Information Security team to mitigate threats.
  • Implement threat intelligence feeds from various external sources into firewalls and IDS/IPS systems.

• Web Application Firewall (WAF):

• • Configure and manage F5 ASM WAF solutions to protect web applications from threats like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and DDoS attacks.
  • Monitor WAF logs and adjust configurations to maintain optimal application security.

• Network Security Monitoring & Optimization:

• • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security risks.
  • Maintain secure network designs, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
  • Develop and implement automation scripts to enhance monitoring and response capabilities.

• Documentation & Reporting:

• • Maintain comprehensive documentation of network security configurations, processes, and incident responses.
  • Provide regular security performance and compliance reports to stakeholders.

• Additional Requirements:

• • 24/7 support of network security resources
  • Ability to work in a hybrid fashion (based in the Boston area).
  • Other skills as assigned by your manager

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum [5 years] of experience in network security engineering or a similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto and Juniper firewalls, including Panorama and Junos OS.
• Proficiency in IDS/IPS technologies (e.g., Snort, Suricata, Palo Alto Threat Prevention).
• Experience configuring and managing WAF solutions (e.g., F5 ASM or similar).

• Understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, VPN).
• Industry certifications (e.g., Palo Alto PCNSE , Juniper JNCIS-SEC , CISSP , CEH ) preferred
• Familiarity with SIEM & vulnerability management tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel & Tenable Security Center).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation is a plus
• Experience with firewalling in hybrid/cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, on-prem)

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• Dice Id: 91140841
• Position Id: 8482886

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