Network Security Engineer Juniper Exp ***Full - Time

Title: Network Security Engineer Juniper Firewalls

Location: Austin, TX / Albany, NY (100% Onsite)

Duration: Fulltime/Contract

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.

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