Job Description
Current TS or Q clearance is desirable OR must be able to obtain a Q clearance This position is to support The Department of Energy The Network Security Engineer is a critical hands-on role responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the enterprise firewall and network security infrastructure. Manage firewall upgrades. Respond to security incidents. Handle service tickets. Collaborate with various internal teams and external vendors to ensure the stability, integrity, and security of the network. Identifies additional application security related tools, conducts tool analysis, and provides recommendations on what tools will enhance security protocols. Performs and conducts penetration tests and manual/automated code reviews. Designs, develops or recommends integrated system solutions ensuring proprietary/confidential data and systems are protected. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other Engineering or Technical discipline or equivalent relevant experience. Master's Degree preferred. 5+ years of experience as Network Security Engineer or similar. Current TS or Q clearance is desirable Other Job Specific Skills Proactive problem-solver. Deep technical expertise in Palo Alto Networks firewalls. Strong understanding of enterprise network environments. Palo Alto Networks Firewall Operations. Security Operations Management. Networking fundamentals. Proxy and web security. Incident and service management. VPN technology.