Network Security Engineer

No C to C or Sponsorship'

Hybrid in Buffalo, NY

Job Summary: The Security Systems Integration Engineer is responsible for operational support, rule management, and process development across security platforms, including firewalls, proxies, and load balancers. This role focuses on configuring security policies, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with best practices while collaborating with teams to enhance security operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in security operations, enjoys working across multiple security technologies, and thrives in an environment focused on optimizing workflows and developing standardized processes. The Security Systems Integration Engineer will support secure and efficient integration of applications and infrastructure within the organization’s Co-Lo, Azure, and legacy data centers, while ensuring adherence to security policies and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Proxy: Broadcom Cloud Secure Web Gateway, Content Analysis System, Proxy Secure Gateway, Cloud Secure Web Gateway Reporting

• Support proxy configurations to enable secure and compliant web traffic.
• Monitor proxy performance and escalate to Proxy Team as needed.
• Implement policies for web access, content filtering, and data loss prevention.

1. Firewall: Check Point – MDS, VSX, Maestro

• Configure and maintain firewall rules and policies.
• Perform troubleshooting and log analysis to identify and resolve network security issues.
• Collaborate with the Firewall Team to identify existing and future policies that do not align with organizational standards.

1. Load Balancing: Citrix Netscaler VPX

• Manage load balancing policies, monitor content switching, and create VIP’s to optimize application availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot load balancing issues related to applications, ensuring seamless traffic distribution across servers.
• Assist in integrating load balancing into recently migrated applications and infrastructure.

1. Integration Tasks:

• Partner with the Systems Platform Team to support application migration into colo and Azure data centers
• Develop and document processes, workflows, and escalation procedures for cross-team tasks.
• Act as first-line troubleshooter for issues related to AD, Proxy, Firewall, and Load Balancing.

1. Operational Excellence:

• Drive process optimization by identifying and implementing best practices for security and IT operations
• Ensure a consistent, high-quality service delivery by developing and maintaining robust workflows, documentation and automation.
• Foster collaboration across teams to streamline operations, reduce inefficiencies, and improve response times.
• Leverage data-driven insights to enhance system performance, mitigate risks, and support strategic decision-making
• Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning to keep pace with evolving technologies and threats.

Why Join this Team?

As part of the Security Systems Integration Team, you will play a pivotal role in improving processes and collaboration across IT and security disciplines. Your contributions will enhance the organization's ability to support seamless application migrations, drive operational efficiencies, and establish standardized practices for future growth. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and operations while shaping the processes that underpin the bank’s next-generation infrastructure.