Network Security Engineer
GuidePoint SecurityPosted 2/19/2025
Network Security Engineer
GuidePoint Security
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced security engineer to design, implement, and troubleshoot secure network solutions for medium to very large environments. The ideal candidate will have advanced-level knowledge of security design, implementation, and support with at least four of the following: firewalls, IDS/IPS solutions, malware prevention, routing and switching architectures, cloud edge security, cloud visibility and core security solutions, container and serverless security solutions, endpoint security, on-premise virtual infrastructures. The candidate should also have a BS in CS or EE and/or 2-4 years related experience with specific focus on Next Generation Firewall design and implementation. Strong industry security certifications are desired but not required. As a member of our team, you will work with passionate colleagues to ship impactful features and contribute to groundbreaking projects. We offer flexible remote work options, $4,000/year travel stipends, and equity in a fast-growing company. With over 500,000 developers using our tools, we are shaping the future of AI and computer vision. Our team values curiosity, ownership, and a drive to improve, and we will shape your role around your strengths.
Job Description
Role and responsibilities:
• Primary responsibilities include performing project-based engineering, design, installation and troubleshooting of data/security solutions • Working with the engineering team to successfully implement secure network solutions • Security configuration and deployment in medium to very large environments • Provide security engineering consulting services, including assessment, design and implementation of data and secure networking environments • Assist clients through planning, design and implementation of secure data communications environments • Develop comprehensive graphical and text-based design documentation and effectively manage the implementation process from design to customer acceptance • Performs assessments of client environments and develops detailed documentation including deliverable reports and summary presentations based on industry and vendor best practices
Experience/Education/Certification requirements:
Advanced-level knowledge and experience with security design, implementation and support with at least four (4) or more of the following in order of priority:
• Firewalls/VPNs (Palo Alto is a must. Cisco ASA/Firepower and Fortinet a plus)
• IDS/IPS solutions (Palo Alto is a must. Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, FireEye a plus)
• Malware Prevention (Palo Alto is a must. Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, FireEye a plus)
• Solid understanding of routing and switching architectures (CCNA level knowledge is desired, CCNP+ preferred)
• Cloud Edge Security including Transit Architectures (Palo VM in AWS, Azure, GCP a huge plus)
• Cloud Visibility and Core Security Solutions (Palo RedLock(Prisma Cloud), Redseal, Dome9 a plus)
• Container and Serverless Security Solutions (Aqua, Twistlock, Pursec, Lacework a plus)
• Endpoint Security: Next Gen AV (Palo Traps, Crowdstrike, Sentinel One, Cisco AMP a plus)
• On premise Virtual Infrastructures (VMware ESXi/NSX, Microsoft HyperV, KVM a plus)
• BS in CS or EE and/or 2-4 years related experience with specific focus on Next Generation Firewall design and implementation
• Palo Alto PCNSE 10+ Strongly Desired. ACE/PCNSE 6/7 Considered
• Industry security certification such as CISSP & CEH - Desired
• CCNA Preferred. CCNP/CCIE Security and/or R&S a plus
