Network Security Engineer
Job Description
This role designs and operates the network security infrastructure to safeguard mPulse Mobile against cyber threats and unauthorized access.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain network security solutions to protect against threats and vulnerabilities
- Configure and administer firewall devices, including:
- Rule creation and access control
- VPN tunnel configuration
- Maintain core switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and functional network connectivity
- Administer hybrid networking between on-premises and AWS Cloud Availability Zones
- Apply and maintain security updates; document network changes carefully
- Interpret existing configurations and understand how systems fit into the overall network design
- Deploy and monitor intrusion detection/prevention systems to detect and protect against malicious activity
- Perform regular vulnerability assessments and help remediate identified security weaknesses
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Provide incident response support, including analysis, containment, and recovery during security incidents
- Track emerging threats and preventative steps to maintain a high security posture
- Complete other duties as assigned by management
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in computer science or information technology (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Knowledge of current networking protocols and standards
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting connectivity issues
- Extensive knowledge of Cisco and Palo Alto networks
- Working knowledge of AWS networking standards
- Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft networks
- Excellent critical thinking, logic, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent planning and organization skills
- Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills
- Ability to make decisions and negotiate
- Exceptionally self-motivated with strong attention to detail
- Able to adjust to changes in a fast-paced environment
- Adept stress tolerance and conflict management
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance in a fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic and good time management; able to work with diverse teams
Technologies
- Firewalls (Palo Alto)
- Cisco
- Palo Alto
- Core switches
- Intrusion detection/prevention systems
- VPN tunnel configuration
- AWS Cloud Availability Zones
- AWS networking standards
- Microsoft networks
Benefits
- Remote-First & Flexible PTO (work from wherever you are most productive)
- 100% Company-Paid Employee Coverage: medical, dental, and vision with a 100% company-paid employee-only option, plus company contributions toward dependent coverage
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) + 4% Match, with financial advisors to support planning
- 6 Weeks Parental Leave
- Invest in You: 30-60-90 day plans and frequent training
- Culture of Recognition: peer-to-peer bonuses and team celebrations
Location
- Fully remote
Reporting line: Director of Infrastructure