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Senior Firewall Engineer
Hybrid – Dallas, TX
**US Citizenship Required
We are looking for a Senior Network Firewall Engineer with experience in managing core data center network infrastructure. The individual will have experience troubleshooting complex issues related to data center network infrastructure with a true holistic understanding of how complex data center systems work. You will also act as a senior level escalation point for network issues as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain core network infrastructure
- Integrate NGFW with other network components
- Install, configure, and maintain Palo Alto and FortiGate systems to enhance existing architecture
- Advance experience with yaml/Python to build Ansible playbooks to better integrate automation
- Experience with building out Proof of Concepts and architecting traffic flows with application enhancement teams
- Advanced knowledge of data center network infrastructure such as Cisco routers, switches, and SD-WAN technologies
Team Collaboration and Leadership:
- Serve as an SME within a team of Network Engineers
- Mentor junior team members
- Lead and support network-related technical discussions
- Available to support rotating on-call schedule
Monitoring and Security
- Monitor network to maintain integrity and security
- Conduct tests to ensure operability and security of the network
- Perform Root-Cause-Analysis (RCA) and advanced troubleshooting
- Implement and manage firewalls and security protocols (Palo Alto, FortiGate)
Minimum Skills and Qualifications
- Expert level experience in Palo Alto configuration
- Experience working in highly redundant, geographically distributed infrastructure, including Akamai and other CDN technologies
- Advanced experience with provisioning routers, switches, and other critical network infrastructure
- Advanced diagnostic, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Experience with BGP/OSPFv3 routing configuration and management
- Advanced troubleshooting abilities to quickly restore services to normal levels of operation
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- 10 years of experience in network security administration
- Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred
- Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) level certifications/skills
- AWS/Cloud associate level certifications
- Fortinet SD-WAN experience
- Infoblox IPAM and DNS management
