Thermo Fisher Scientific · 2 weeks ago
Network Security Firewall Engineer
Frederick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$92K/yr - $138K/yr
4+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a leading company dedicated to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Network Security Firewall Engineer will support solutions to protect the enterprise network environment, manage security platforms, and collaborate with vendors to address security threats.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Communicates and engages with the SOC on security incidents related to network security events
Oversees management of security posture for network security platforms such as firewalls, web content filtering, etc
Maintains enterprise firewall policy rule base and support the business during technical troubleshooting and support efforts
Work closely with our vendors to mitigate threats and vulnerabilities
Resolves security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits
Ensure documentation and processes are well defined so that the engineered solutions are understood and repeatable
Maintaining, updating, configuring, monitoring firewalls, virtual private networks, content filtering, intrusion detection, log management, and security policies
Identify and implement IT industry standards to improve the organization's security posture
Maintaining technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in cybersecurity, computer science, systems engineering, or related field. Equivalent work experience is accepted
Four years of related work experience in cybersecurity
At least four years of experience in zero-trust security framework, user identity and device management, architecture
Strong organization skills, leading sophisticated projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates knowledge of firewalls, F5s, VPNs, and cloud technologies
Monitoring web security gateways, perimeter security, network access controls, and endpoint security
Maintaining & implementing SOPs for Network Security
Knowledge of various packet analyzers to perform packet captures
Safeguards information system assets by identifying and solving potential and actual security problems
Preferred
Certifications are not required but encouraged: Certified Information Systems Security Professional, CompTIA Network+, Security+, or related certifications
Benefits
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Thermo Fisher Scientific has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2025 (272)
2024 (224)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Daniella Cramp
Senior Vice President and President, Bioproduction Group
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