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Senior Firewall Engineer

PSEG

Bethpage, New York

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000
LOCATION
Bethpage, New York
POSTED
30+ days ago
MUST BE US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER AND LOCAL NY/NJ.

Job Summary:
The Network Engineer is involved in the full technology life cycle and is responsible for designing, configuring, testing, implementing, and supporting software, hardware, and systems. Network Engineers work closely with Analysts and Product Managers to understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and physical design of technical solutions. Technology Engineers may be assigned to either implementation or support functions. Implementation involves creating new technology-based solutions, whereas support involves upgrades, maintenance, or issue resolution to existing technology solutions.

Job Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities are:
  • Application of concepts, best practices, and functions to design and implement complex and secure network designs.
  • Advances network automation capabilities through Identification, architecture, design, configuration, building, documentation, and maintenance of solutions to meet business or technology requirements. Provides training on such tools and solutions to team members.
  • Evaluates existing network technology solutions to determine fit for the new requirements. Research and recommend innovative solutions, alternatives in collaboration with other stakeholders to ensure proper integration of the new technology solution(s) with the existing solution(s) and processes.
  • Creates network solutions based on a disciplined process, including meeting all change management, security requirements, quality standards, product, and service operating requirements.
  • Maintain currency in network technologies and industry trends, including participating in the planning and execution of critical patches and version upgrades
  • Makes solutions and solution parts production-ready by following the standard change management processes, completing required forms, following procedures, completing version control documents, etc.
  • Serves as a technical mentor to team members and non-technical super users.

Job-Specific Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related STEM degree.
  • 6 years of experience in IT networking, with at least three years of experience in doing some of the following: designing, implementing, operating & managing multiple network projects and or large-scale IT systems. 
  • Diverse experience in network/systems/security design and implementation of data network infrastructure based on security frameworks like NIST and CIS.
  • Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining various Secure LAN/WAN, Zero-Trust technologies and tools.
  • In-depth knowledge of Cisco IOS, Next-Gen firewalls, IPS/IDS, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Web Application Firewalls, F5 load balancers,  and other network security technologies that may emerge over time.
  • Working knowledge of Network Security management and monitoring tools (e.g., FireMon, SolarWinds, Firepower Monitoring Center (FMC), etc.), Cisco ISE, and commands to ensure quick and efficient resolution of issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and multitask effectively with strong analytical ability, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication and facilitation skills; demonstrated ability to develop business cases and sell network investment concepts and foster working relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience defining metrics that measure the success of the technology solution in addressing business and technical requirements, as well as achieving the desired outcomes.
  • Exposure to Cybersecurity concepts and best practices.

Desired Qualifications:  
  • Cisco certifications - CCNP Datacenter, CCNP Routing and Switching, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
  • Amazon Solution Architect - Certification.
  • Knowledge of Virtual technology platforms, including VMware vCenter, vSphere, and integration with Cisco UCS .
 
Minimum Years of Experience
  • 6 years of experience.

About the Company

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PSEG

The energy of Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) is our people! We offer employees opportunities to build careers working with skilled and dedicated people on some of the most important challenges of our time. We respect all aspects of diversity, valuing others' strengths, perspectives, and approaches. PSEG, a diversified energy holding company with over $28 billion in assets, is one of the nation's leading wholesale energy producers and most reliable electric and gas transmission and delivery utilities. PSEG has received numerous recognition awards for performance, safety, community support, diversity and the environment.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Energy and Utilities
FOUNDED
1903
WEBSITE
https://www.pseg.com/home/index.jsp