Senior Network Engineer

The Senior Network Security Engineer will play a key role in the Cybersecurity Engineering team in managing risks to the information assets and systems of the organization by implementing and supporting the enterprise-wide network security architecture. The responsibilities will include implementing, maintaining, and supporting the technology platforms that provide network security, * Work with various application teams to design, install, implement, architect, configure, and maintain one or more network security management platforms (SIEM, SOAR, NDR) for on-premise and cloud deployments

• Prepare test cases and regression test plans, as well as perform unit and peer testing
• Create documentation of the process, guidelines, standards, and technical specifications, as well as draw network and system architecture diagrams
• Perform daily ad hoc support with strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and be available for after-hours emergency support
• Perform system and application patching during monthly after-hour maintenance windows

• 5+ years of IT professional experience working in network security engineering
• 3+ years of experience working with network security management technology platforms (SIEM, NDR) such as Splunk, ExtraHop, Palo Alto, Firemon, Cisco, etc.
• Expert knowledge of Palo Alto Firewall technologies
• Expert knowledge of WAN technologies
• Expert knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, SASE
• Strong foundational knowledge of overall infrastructure functionality and networking design concepts.
• Solid understanding of IP routing protocols
• Experience maintaining network performance through network monitoring and analysis, QoS service implementation, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network problems
• Working knowledge of enterprise-class Infrastructure environments
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to author technical documents and create procedure manuals
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, and proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Strong understanding of the organization's goals and objectives
• Ability to conduct research into current and future technologies
• Active member of one or more security associations (ISSA, ISACA, InfraGard, etc.) is preferred

Education/Training/Certifications

• High School Degree or GED

Our client is an American natural gas and crude oil pipeline company with headquarters in Houston, Texas. It is one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals.