Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineer (SASE Solutions)
Locations:

• Columbus, OH

(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.