Network Security Engineer

Job Title: Network Security Engineer

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer with expertise in Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), Palo Alto Firewalls (Panorama), Symantec Proxy, and Cisco Email Security. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and securing network infrastructure, focusing on firewall management, proxy security, and email protection to safeguard the organization against emerging threats.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC):

• Configure, manage, and optimize Cisco FTD devices for advanced threat detection, intrusion prevention, and firewall management.
• Utilize Firepower Management Center (FMC) to monitor and manage multiple FTD devices, implementing centralized policies, rules, and security updates.
• Analyze traffic patterns, detect anomalies, and respond to security incidents using FMC.
• Perform software updates, patches, and upgrades for both FTD and FMC to ensure optimal security posture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to Cisco FTD and FMC configurations.

• Configure and maintain Palo Alto Networks firewalls, managing security policies, NAT rules, VPN configurations, and threat prevention mechanisms.
• Use Panorama to manage and oversee multiple Palo Alto firewalls, providing centralized management, configuration, and monitoring.
• Implement advanced Palo Alto features such as App-ID, User-ID, and Content-ID for comprehensive traffic filtering and threat protection.
• Perform system upgrades, health monitoring, and incident response across the Palo Alto infrastructure via Panorama.

Ensure integration with other security platforms and compliance with organizational security policies.

1. Manage and configure Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) to protect against email-borne threats, including phishing, spam, and malware.
2. Implement email filtering policies, data loss prevention (DLP), and encryption to ensure secure communication and compliance.
3. Monitor and analyze email traffic for anomalies and malicious content, responding to any email security incidents.
4. Perform system updates, manage user requests, and troubleshoot email security issues as they arise.

Qualifications:

• 4-5 years of experience in network security engineering with expertise in Cisco FTD, Palo Alto Firewalls (Panorama), Symantec Proxy, and Cisco Email Security.
• Strong understanding of security technologies, including firewall management, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPN, web proxy, and secure email gateways.
• Experience with Firepower Management Center (FMC) for centralized FTD management and Panorama for managing Palo Alto firewalls.
• Familiarity with network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTPS) and security best practices.
• Hands-on experience in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats and incidents.
• Relevant certifications, such as Cisco CCNP Security, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, or equivalent, are a plus.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on security and performance optimization.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects effectively.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).