Verizon · 13 hours ago
Principal Firewall & VPN Engineer
Twinsburg, Ohio
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$107K/yr - $205K/yr
6+ years expVerizon is a leading telecommunications company seeking an innovative and driven leader for the role of Principal Network Security Engineer. This position focuses on the design, implementation, and maintenance of site-to-site VPN infrastructure, requiring deep technical expertise in Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower platforms.
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Responsibilities
Architect and deploy secure, scalable site-to-site IPsec VPN tunnels and firewall solutions using Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) platforms
Drive technology evolution by evaluating new security tools and leading complex migrations, including the deployment of enterprise Firewall Policy Management systems
Develop and execute long-term strategic goals, ensuring technical initiatives align with business objectives and are communicated effectively to stakeholders
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex connectivity issues, utilizing advanced packet analysis and diagnostic tools to identify root causes and resolve performance bottlenecks
Administer and optimize firewall policies, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and NAT rulesets utilizing Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and ASDM
Ensure network integrity by proactively monitoring VPN status, traffic flows, and security logs to maintain high availability and mitigate vulnerabilities through regular patching and upgrades
Mentor and upskill the engineering team by hosting focused training sessions and promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Champion security best practices by collaborating with Cyber Security stakeholders to identify traffic gaps, mitigate threats, and socialize dependencies
Lead governance efforts by managing incident Root Cause Analysis (RCA), supporting compliance audits, and maintaining comprehensive documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Manage cross-functional partnerships, working closely with internal IT teams and external vendors to onboard new connections and support ongoing business requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience
Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training
Four or more years of experience in a network security role with a focus on firewalls and VPNs
Preferred
Expert-level proficiency with Cisco ASA firewalls, including CLI configuration of IKEv1/IKEv2 IPsec VPNs, NAT, and complex ACLs
Experience with using Checkpoint Smartconsole and Palo Alto Panorama to configure and push firewall policies
Strong, demonstrable experience with the Cisco Firepower (FTD) platform and Firepower Management Center (FMC), including policy configuration, device management, and troubleshooting
In-depth understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network security principles
Experience with Tufin FPM for maintaining Firewall rules and policies
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network and security issues methodically and effectively
Experience with data analytical tools such as Splunk, Elasticsearch, or Hadoop
Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity, network defense, and investigative frameworks (such as NIST 800-53 and CSF 2.0, ISO 27000 series, MITRE ATT&CK, Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain, etc.) into network defense processes
Certifications like: Network+, Security+, CISSP
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long term disability
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Group home & auto insurance
Matched 401(k) savings plan
Up to 8 company paid holidays per year
Up to 6 personal days per year
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances
Up to 15 days of vacation per year
Company
Verizon
Verizon is a broadband and telecommunications company that provides information and entertainment services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$34.39BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Daniel Schulman
Chief Executive Officer
Sowmyanarayan Sampath
Chief Executive Officer, Verizon Consumer
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