Senior Network Security Engineer
$146,000–$220,000 year
On-siteAlameda, California, United States
Job Summary
Ensure network security of on-premises and cloud-based systems, networks, infrastructure, and services by enforcing secure design standards and specifications. Manage and configure security services such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPNs while responding to and leading incident response activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into new and existing systems, develop roadmaps, and conduct security assessments to validate control effectiveness. Create and maintain documentation for security procedures and protocols, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This hands-on role supports the Information Security and Compliance team within Penumbra's global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
- 10+ years of related experience
- 10+ years of hands-on design, enforcement and testing/validation of offensive security, defensive security, systems, and solutions engineering in a large enterprise
- 5+ years of hands-on security experience with cloud platforms, i.e., Azure, AWS or Google Cloud Platform services, automation, or IaC
- 5+ years of hands-on experience network security experience and expert-level knowledge on security technologies such as Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco ISE, IPS, CASB, VPN management, SAML/OIDC NAC 802.1X, SIEM, SOAR, Radius/TACACS+, directory services
- Proficient with network topologies, routing protocols, i.e., OSPF, BGP, ISIS, SDN, and tunneling technologies
- Proficient in conducting solutions architecture, security design reviews
- Understanding security and compliance frameworks, security engineering, software delivery, and SDLC in a hybrid environment
- Willingness and ability to work on site
- Must be able to move between buildings and floors
- Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day
- Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets
- Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed
- Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis
- Requires some lifting and moving of up to 10 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred in Computer Science or Engineering with an emphasis in Computer Security or a related field
- Highly analytical and results and process-oriented mindset
- Outstanding ethical standards and integrity
- Excellent communicator with strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Passionate about security and privacy research, technologies, and methods
- Possess an understanding of past and emerging security exploits, threat actor motivations, and trends
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously
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