What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Network Security Engineer position at ComTec Information Systems (IT)?
Title: Network Security Engineer – Juniper Firewalls
Location: Albany, NY (100% Onsite)
Duration: Long Term(Fulltime/W2/C2C)
ComTec is seeking a highly skilled Network Security Engineer with hands-on experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Juniper SRX firewalls. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the security and stability of our network infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Juniper SRX firewalls to ensure robust network security.
- Create, review, and update firewall rules and policies to meet organizational requirements.
- Configure/implement/upgrade Juniper firewalls and IDP/IPS
- Configure firewall policies on Juniper and optimize firewall rules
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to routing, switching, and firewalls.
- Configure Cisco Network switches and routers
- Provide support for Cisco switches, routers, and other network devices.
- Configure dynamic protocols, to include RIP, OSPF, and BGP
- Design and implement security measures, including intrusion detection/prevention systems and network segmentation.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for firewall configurations, network changes, and security policies.
- Monitor and respond to security alerts, vulnerabilities, and incidents in real-time.
- Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory security standards.
- Architect and design Network and Network Security solutions
- Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory security standards.
Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years of network security engineering experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Juniper SRX firewalls (configuration, troubleshooting, and policy management).
- Must have 3 years of experience designing and architecting Juniper firewalls
- Must have experience configuring Juniper IDP/IPS
- Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, VPNs).
- Must have experience configuring and supporting Cisco network switches and routers
- Must have experience gathering security requirements and designing network security
- Deep understanding of network security principles, threat mitigation, and access control mechanisms.
- Must have experience configuring dynamic protocols RIP, OSPF, and BGP
- Proficiency in monitoring and troubleshooting tools like Wireshark, SolarWinds, and Splunk.
- Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python) for network security is a plus.
- Experience with Microsegmentation and zero-trust architectures is a plus.
- Must have excellent understanding of security architecture and integration
- Must be proficient in Visio diagramming and design documentation
- Juniper Networks Certified Specialist (JNCIS-SEC) or higher preferred.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
