Remote - Senior Network Security Engineer 24-13013
APN Consulting has an immediate need for a direct client requirement:Direct Client requirementPosition: Senior Network Security EngineerLocation: Jersey City, NJ 07302 (Hybrid 2 days onsite)Type: Full Time/Permanent In this role you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Client's Micro Segmentation platform and the associated infrastructure and processes as part overall Zero Trust Security framework.Major Responsibilities: Technical lead for the project collaborating with other constituents, including Network Operations and Automation, Project Managers, Security Ops/Engineering/Architecture, Identity Access Management, Application Owners, ServiceNow team and senior leadership to design, implement, and support an enterprise-class application-centric micro-segmentation using an endpoint-based firewall solution, such as Zero Networks.
Support the project with the implementation of micro-segmentation as a multi-year implementation program. Implementation of a streamlined and automated approval and implementation of access control policies through ServiceNow. Ongoing review, governance, and enhancement of Micro Segmentation firewall rules, such as Application ringfencing, Environment separation, identity-based access, privileged access ports across the network, break glass environment, external integrations such as Active Directory, OpenShift and ServiceNow.
Ongoing review, governance, and enhancement of perimeter firewall rules. Capacity management of Micro Segmentation platform. Assist in providing production support for incidents / problems escalated from Network Operations team. Creates and maintains written standards and procedures documentation and diagrams for supported systems.Participates in a 24/7/365 weekly on-call rotation. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Technical or engineering, or computer science or equivalent experience. 10+ years of experience supporting computer networks in a mission-critical environment.
Strong experience in advanced problem solving using systematic procedures and investigating problems utilizing root cause analysis. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment supporting real-time market data and trading. Certification and/or training with vendor-neutral or vendor-specific focus.
Basic understanding of operating system administration (Windows and Linux). Basic scripting and automation. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Hands-on experience with leading a successful Micro Segmentation implementation using Zero Networks Segment or equivalent platforms, such as Akamai Guard iCore, Cisco Secure Workload (Tetration) or Illumio.
Hand-on experience with administrating and auditing of perimeter firewalls, such as Fortinet or Palo Alto. Experience with Cisco Client and Cisco Meraki a plus.