Lead Network-Firewall Engineer

Under the supervision of the Sr.

Director of Network Engineering, the Network-Firewall Engineer is responsible to:
• Perform duties of a network-firewall engineer related to network and firewall systems administration and change management, operational support, incident response, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, maintenance, operations, and configuration management of cloud and on-premises network infrastructure and services.
• Management of perimeter network security devices, including but not limited to router, firewall and VPN configuration and management.
• Contribute to the engineering, testing, and deployment of multiple projects and initiatives.

Essential Job Functions:


* Display an in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and predominant communication protocols (e.g., DNS, IPSec, Routing, GRE tunnels, multicasting, and traffic balancing, and high availability techniques).


* Troubleshoot complex network issues in LAN/WAN and public cloud network infrastructures.


* Support multiple application and system owners to identify bottlenecks and other network performance issues; this includes an ability to understand, identify, and escalate chronic issues causing inefficient operations and impact.


* Provide expert knowledge and experience performing deep packet troubleshooting with Wireshark, packet analyzer.


* Serve as subject matter expert on firewall technology to application owners in identifying and troubleshooting traffic flow requirements and recommendations.

 


* Establish and maintain network infrastructure configurations to prescribed standards and guidelines to ensure optimal monitoring, performance, and security posture.


* Position requires the ability to work independently in meeting recurring job duties while working collectively with team members, as required.


* Lead collaboration with other team members and other teams to ensure technology solution and staff are in line with customer expectations and overall technology vision and goals.


* Assist with adherence to technology policies and comply with all security controls.


* Participate in periodic Disaster Recovery (DR), Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Sarbanes Oxley.


* Evaluate industry trends, standards, and new technologies to proactively recommend and implement changes.


* Development and present technology analytics, documentation, and presentation materials.


* Manage vendor support and account relationships.


* Provide backup coverage for more senior management, occasionally as needed.


* Mentor junior staff in skill development.


* At least 7+ years of experience in network design, implementation, and administration.


* Hands-on experience with all phases of network engineering and operational responsibilities (e.g., planning, design, deployment, change control, incident response, and support).


* Display expert a knowledge of TCP/IP and predominant co...