The Jupiter Group, Inc
Network Security Engineer (Houston)
The Jupiter Group, Inc, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
The Senior Network Security Engineer will play a key role in the Cybersecurity Engineering team in managing risks to the information assets and systems of the organization by implementing and supporting the enterprise-wide network security architecture. The responsibilities will include implementing, maintaining, and supporting the technology platforms that provide network security (ZTNA, SASE, Zero Trust architecture).
Overall Responsibilities: Work with various application teams to design, install, implement, architect, configure, and maintain one or more network security management platforms (SIEM, SOAR, NDR) for primarily on-premise and cloud deployments Prepare test cases and regression test plans, as well as perform unit and peer testing Create documentation of the process, guidelines, standards, and technical specifications, as well as draw network and system architecture diagrams Perform daily ad hoc support with strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and be available for after-hours emergency support Perform system and application patching during monthly after-hour maintenance windows Skills
Required / Qualifications: IT professional experience working in network security engineering Experience working with network security management technology platforms (SIEM, NDR) such as Splunk, ExtraHop, Palo Alto, Firemon, Cisco, etc. Expert knowledge of Palo Alto Firewall technologies Expert knowledge of WAN technologies Expert knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, SASE Strong foundational knowledge of overall infrastructure functionality and networking design concepts. Solid understanding of IP routing protocols Experience maintaining network performance through network monitoring and analysis, QoS service implementation, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network problems Working knowledge of enterprise-class Infrastructure environments Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Ability to author technical documents and create procedure manuals Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, and proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail Strong understanding of the organizations goals and objectives Ability to conduct research into current and future technologies Active member of one or more security associations (ISSA, ISACA, InfraGard, etc.) is preferred
Additional Notes Outline: Network Security Engineer Core technologies: Cisco Palo Alto (firewalls)
Key Requirements Cloud experience (must-have) Virtual firewalls and security policies Experience in
AWS, Azure, or OCI Ability to coordinate work across cloud environments Experience with
orchestration tools
Nice to Have SCADA
experience
Tools / Platforms Prisma Cisco Orchestration tools across
multiple cloud platforms
Overall Responsibilities: Work with various application teams to design, install, implement, architect, configure, and maintain one or more network security management platforms (SIEM, SOAR, NDR) for primarily on-premise and cloud deployments Prepare test cases and regression test plans, as well as perform unit and peer testing Create documentation of the process, guidelines, standards, and technical specifications, as well as draw network and system architecture diagrams Perform daily ad hoc support with strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and be available for after-hours emergency support Perform system and application patching during monthly after-hour maintenance windows Skills
Required / Qualifications: IT professional experience working in network security engineering Experience working with network security management technology platforms (SIEM, NDR) such as Splunk, ExtraHop, Palo Alto, Firemon, Cisco, etc. Expert knowledge of Palo Alto Firewall technologies Expert knowledge of WAN technologies Expert knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, SASE Strong foundational knowledge of overall infrastructure functionality and networking design concepts. Solid understanding of IP routing protocols Experience maintaining network performance through network monitoring and analysis, QoS service implementation, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network problems Working knowledge of enterprise-class Infrastructure environments Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Ability to author technical documents and create procedure manuals Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, and proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail Strong understanding of the organizations goals and objectives Ability to conduct research into current and future technologies Active member of one or more security associations (ISSA, ISACA, InfraGard, etc.) is preferred
Additional Notes Outline: Network Security Engineer Core technologies: Cisco Palo Alto (firewalls)
Key Requirements Cloud experience (must-have) Virtual firewalls and security policies Experience in
AWS, Azure, or OCI Ability to coordinate work across cloud environments Experience with
orchestration tools
Nice to Have SCADA
experience
Tools / Platforms Prisma Cisco Orchestration tools across
multiple cloud platforms