Network Security Engineer (SASE Solutions)
Locations : Plano, TX
Plano, TX
Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Candidate Preference : Local candidates or those willing to relocate to one of the specified locations.
Work Authorization : W2 only
Must-Have Skills & Experience :
Network Security Engineering : 5+ years of experience in designing, engineering, and implementing network security solutions within a large enterprise environment.
SASE & SSE : 5+ years of experience in designing and engineering proxy-based Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Secure Service Edge (SSE), and SASE solutions.
SWG / SSE Vendor Experience : Experience with SWG and SSE vendors like Palo Alto, Zscaler, Netskope.
Software Development : Proficiency in Python, Ansible, Terraform, or JSON.
DevOps & Automation : Experience with microservices, CI / CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins), and APIs.
Responsibilities :
Design and build a web proxy solution as part of a broader SASE implementation.
Lead the migration from existing SWG / SSE solutions (Palo Alto, Zscaler, Netskope) to the new platform.
Design and implement secure internet and cloud DMZ architectures, including load balancing.
Develop and maintain automation scripts and CI / CD pipelines for network security solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the security and compliance of network infrastructure.
Stay updated on the latest network security technologies and best practices.
Preferred Qualifications :
SASE / SSE / SWG Expertise : Deep understanding of SASE, SSE, and SWG concepts and technologies.
Cloud DMZ : Experience with cloud DMZ architecture and implementation.
Remote Access : Experience with employee remote access solutions.
Firewall Technologies : Familiarity with stateful and application-layer firewall technologies.
Agile Methodologies : Experience working with Agile frameworks like Kanban and Scrum.
Education :
BS / BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.