Network Security Engineer Job at GripTek Consulting, Santa Clara, CA

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  • GripTek Consulting
  • Santa Clara, CA

Job Description

Job Title:  Staff Network Security Engineer

Position Type: Onsite (4 days/week)

Contract Duration: 6-12 months

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Staff Network Security Engineer interested in joining Client's global network infrastructure support team responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a highly redundant and scalable secure network. You will also be part of a dynamic network engineering team that is responsible for designing and supporting all global network services including LAN, WAN, Data Center, remote access, wireless, and firewall security. We support a global data center footprint of over 10 megawatt of power, 12 Colo data centers, 10 on-Prem data centers and over 50K servers.

You will primarily be focused on helping Client's transition into a full stack Zero Trust solution. Monitoring, auditing and implementing Zero Trust Architecture for 30,000 employees. Client is a growing global company that values Integrity, Execution Excellence, Leadership, and Passion. We are looking for candidates that embrace these same values and are interested in growing and learning with us.

This role is a 6-12 months contract position, requiring onsite office travel 4 days/week.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage network security infrastructure including SASE, firewalls, VPNs, NAC and ZTA solutions

  • Help maintain and advance Zero Trust Architecture adoption

  • Help transition the company to Zero Trust Network Architecture

  • Develop and implement network security policies and procedures

  • Design and implement campus and datacenter macro & micro-segmentation policies

  • Utilize automation tools and scripts to standardize deployment configurations and environments

  • Monitor and analyze networks for potential security threats and vulnerabilities

  • Develop and enforce best practice security standards, compliance, and governance

  • Conduct external and internal security audits and assessments to identify potential risk and vulnerabilities in the network infrastructure adhering to industry standard cybersecurity frameworks

  • Regularly review firewall, VPN, and web content filtering configuration and rules to ensure optimal efficiency and adherence to information security standards.

  • Contribute in network and security support ticketing and provide timely resolution for end user issues

  • Participate in an on-call rotation


Key Skills:

  • 8 + years of experience designing and implementing Gartner leader Zero Trust solutions

  • 5+ years of experience with Zscaler ZIA/ZPA solutions.

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

  • Experience with configuring and troubleshooting Cisco, Versa, and Aruba devices

  • Strong experience with configuring and troubleshooting Palo Alto, Zscaler ZIA & ZPA and SASE solutions

  • Proficient in network configuration management and automation tools (Python, Ansible)

  • Familiar with RestAPI automation and configuration management secure coding

  • Strong attention to details: Keen eye for detail and be able to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

  • Experience with MFA, SSO, SAML integration

  • Certifications such as PCNSE, ZIA/ZPA, CISSP, CCDE, CEH, Security+ or equivalent work experience is a big plus 

  • Deep understanding of network security systems and protocols such as IPSec, IKE, GRE, TACACS, RADIUS, 802.1x, OSPF, DMVPN, BGP, SD-WAN 

  • Ability to work after hours to support projects and maintenance activities. 

  • Ability to create best practice secure environment diagrams and documentation

  • Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources.

  • Strong verbal, written interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Must be fluent in English 

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects and tasks


Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience troubleshooting networking in Linux (RHEL, CentOS or Ubuntu)

  • Cloud experience in GCP, Azure and AWS 

  • Experience with working in a global team environment and solving problems independently.

  • Familiar with CIS Benchmark, STIG and/or NIST framework.

  • Master's degrees in Network or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity 


The client is at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play. Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we're powering it all with the world's most advanced technologies for chip design and software security. If you share client's passion for innovation, we want to meet you.

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