Job Description

Talworx is hiring for one of our client for L3 Network Security Operations Engineer is a critical role within the Cybersecurity team, with the dual responsibilities of operational excellence and driving forward-looking engineering improvements. This role is designed for individuals who have strong network security operational experience, and a proven track record of prior engineering delivery. Duties and Responsibilities o Provide L3 Operational Support for complex operational issues, troubleshoot and resolve issues. o Design, configure, and manage advanced network security solutions, including Firewalls, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateways (SWGs), and Cloud Network Security capabilities. o Continually refine and improve support methodologies, standardizing operational practices and creating detailed documentation. o Employ infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and automation techniques, particularly Terraform, to streamline the provisioning, configuration, and management of network security tools and environments. o Conduct in-depth analyses of network traffic patterns and security logs with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk). o Support Network Security Infrastructure focusing on patch and lifecycle management. Qualifications: - A minimum of 7 years and above of direct, hands-on experience in Network Security Operations, with a significant focus and exposure to engineering enhancements. - Experience with Zscaler ZIA & ZPA, Palo Alto Firewalls - Preferred experience (or similar) with: Cloudgenix (SD-WAN), Cloudflare (WAF), Forescout (NAC), and Tufin/Algosec (Firewall Orchestration) - Hands-on experience with public cloud providers (AWS preferred) and cloud infrastructure management. - Experience with infrastructure-as-code frameworks (e.g., Terraform Cloud). - Ability to write automation scripts and web services (Python, Bash). - Strong understanding of network protocols and information security best practices. - Experience working with git source control and CI/CD systems (GitLab CI/CD). - Good understanding of enterprise architecture, including endpoint, network, and cloud-based systems. - Experience with SIEM (Splunk) technologies, event correlations, query management, and custom detections. Experience with observability platforms (Grafana) - B.S. in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a similar technical program. Soft Skills: - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and excellent documentation and organization skills. - Ability to self-organize, prioritize activities independently, and manage uncertainty effectively. - Experience managing stakeholder expectations in the delivery of projects. - Adaptability and continuous learning: proactive approach to self-education and flexibility to pivot strategies in response to new information or changing environments. - Attention to detail: able to thoroughly review configurations and policies, identifying gaps in solution designs prior to implementation

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