Principal Network Firewall Engineer (Flex-Hybrid)

Description

Under

the direction of the Manager of IT Network Engineering, the Principal Network

Engineer is responsible for the configuration, implementation and support of

network firewalls, network routers / switches, network software, daily

operational incidents, service request tickets, network break / fix support,

incident and technical escalations, network maintenance and maintenance

support.

Principal Network Engineer's role functions also include, but are not limited

to enterprise project deliverables, project tasks, project documentation,

build, installation, performance monitoring, optimization, troubleshooting and

maintenance of a variety of systems of the network. This is a principal level

role, specializing in advanced level network infrastructure design and network

security solution delivery.

this role, you will :

• Perform deployments

of Next-Generation firewalls, firewall technologies and related security

controls.

security rules and security policies as they pertain to project and security

control deployments.

maintain robust security measures to safeguard the network against

unauthorized access, cyber threats, and data breaches.

network access controls, firewalls, intrusion detection / prevention systems,

and other security mechanisms.

cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment of network solutions.

upgrades and migrations to minimize disruptions to the organization's

operations.

performance and proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks, latency

issues, and other performance-related problems.

network assessments and capacity planning to ensure optimal network

performance.

This flexible hybrid role allows for a

blend of remote and on-site work, requiring presence on-site on an as-needed

basis and within 2 hours of being asked to come on site to our corporate

offices in Los Angeles. Please note, travel to the "home office" location

is not reimbursed. Each employee will complete a FlexWork Agreement with their

manager to outline expectations and ensure mutual understanding. These

arrangements are periodically reviewed and may be adjusted or terminated as

necessary.

Salary offers are based on a variety

of factors including qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full

salary range for this position is $112,900 - $256,900 annually.The

University anticipates offering a salary between the minimum and midpoint of

this range.

Qualifications

Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Information

Systems, Electronics Engineering or a related field, and three years of

experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

7 Years experience in Information Technology

IT Network

Principal Network Firewall Engineer related products :

Required Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

1. Ability to analyze complex end-user business needs and

devise effective cost efficient recommendations.

2. Demonstrated ability to write clear, precise, detailed,

comprehensive, and grammatically correct letters, memos, reports, policies and

procedures.

3. Interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff,

faculty and administrators.

4. Ability to work effectively in spite of frequent

interruption and competing priorities.

5. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in

team-oriented environment, to follow through on assignments with minimal direction, and to independently

prioritize work.

6. General knowledge of relevant policies and procedures.

7. Ability to research and test new technologies and

processes

8. Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, IP, ARP, UDP and TCP / IP

9. Hands-on data networking skills required including; IP

Ethernet routing and switching based network design, testing and

implementations with in-depth knowledge of the OSI seven layer model and in

depth familiarity with industry protocols including OSPF, HSRP, EIGRP, BGP,

UDP, TCP / IP, Multicast, 802.1x, IPSec, Radius, TACACS

10. Experience in using network protocol analyzers and

sniffers such as WireShark, Fluke tools and the ability to decipher packet

captures

11. Experience and knowledge of IEEE 802.11 wireless

standards and Aruba wireless controllers

12. Support systems for network management including a

working knowledge of Voice technologies. IP switching and routing architectures

supporting VoIP and ISP services

13. Proficiency working with VLAN, VRF, HSRP, Port Security,

Traffic Shaping, Priority Queuing, Class of Service (CoS)

14. An understanding of different cabling types : Multimode

fiber, single-mode fiber, LC versus SC, 10 / 100 / 1000BaseX, Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6,

RJ45

15. Experience using troubleshooting tools : traceroute,

ping, mtr, nmap, netstat, ipconfig / ifconfig, iperf

16. Understand and apply IT Engineering Lifecycle

methodology and practices

17. Ability to communicate the status of various systems to

management and / or support personnel.

18. Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a

high-pressure environment

19. Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments

Salary : $112,900 - $256,900