Senior Security Engineer

Recruiter
SDI Presence
Location
Chicago
Salary
Competitive
Posted
25 Sep 2024
Closes
23 Oct 2024
Employer Sector
Technology, IT & Telecoms
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Company

SDI Presence LLC is an IT consultancy and managed services provider (MSP) that leverages its strong team presence to advance our clients to a secure digital enterprise. With a 25–year corporate resume, SDI delivers strategic managed services, IT consulting, and hybrid multicloud infrastructure solutions to optimize our clients' technology environments. SDI is NMSDC–certified, with a portfolio of clients that includes some of the nation's largest airports, utilities, commercial real estate portfolios, and government agencies. SDI is backed by Abry Partners, a Boston–based sector–focused private equity firm with $5B under management and more than 30 years of experience in the technology market. Visit us at and connect with us on TWITTER and LINKEDIN .

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Summary

The experienced Senior Security Engineer with a strong background in Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco Firepower, and IPSec site–to–site configurations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in administering Palo Alto networks and will be responsible for daily security monitoring and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

  1. Manage and configure Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco Firepower security solutions.
  2. Design and implement IPSec site–to–site VPNs for secure connectivity.
  3. Monitor network security daily and respond to security incidents.
  4. Maintain and update firewall rules and policies to ensure network security.
  5. Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
  6. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance overall network security.
  7. Provide training and guidance to junior security staff.
  8. Stay updated with the latest security trends and technologies.

Requirements

  1. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing Palo Alto networks.
  3. In–depth knowledge of Cisco Firepower and IPSec site–to–site VPNs.
  4. Strong analytical and problem–solving skills.
  5. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  6. Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSE) or higher certification is preferred.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
SDI Presence is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SDI Presence makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.