Network Security Engineer (Firewall Administrator

• Work with Safeguard Development & Implementation Teams, Product Lines, and Business Unit stakeholders to implement Micro-segmentation (Networking Subzone) within our PCN environments.
• Must be able to capture & analyze user & program requirements to in order to execute the design, testing, validation and implementation of optimal VLAN & firewall configurations to meet those requirements.
• Other responsibilities include facilitating implementation engagements with BUs to deploy subsequent zones and/or firewall configurations in support of Cyberwise Safeguard releases.

• Must be able to work in the Downtown Houston office as needed by the work team
• Must have or be able to obtain, the appropriate passport and visas as needed. Ability to travel (up to 60% per calendar year) to locations around the world for implementations/deployments (North America, Africa, Australia, Asia). Deployments could be as many as 5-10 per year., * Firewall design and administration experience preferred (Cisco, Palo Alto), including being able to create technical design documentation (HLD, LLD, Network Diagrams, Firewall configuration templates, Data Flow Diagrams)
• Comprehensive understanding of the Purdue Model and/or Zones and Conduits security models.
• Working experience of Software Defined Network (SDN), Network Function virtualization (NFV) and Cloud applications
• Hands-on experience with switching and routing operation, design, and troubleshooting for Enterprise or Industrial networks (Cisco)
• Soft: Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage ones time.
• Knowledge of the full system development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification, to development, integration, testing and delivery. Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues.

Years of Experience:

5+ years Network/Systems Administration specializing in:

• Firewalls
• Cisco devices
• Network Security
• VPNs
• LAN/WAN connectivity
• TCP/IP Windows
• 1+ years PCN/OT Experience (preferred but not required)

Education:

• Preferred Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology.