Network Firewall Engineer

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As a Firewall Engineer, you'll help supervise the software-defined performance, security, and availability of our data communications networks. In this role, you'll design, document and build network security solutions for software-defined networks across Cengage's data centers, satellite offices, and public cloud. You'll serve as a key player in the development and implementation of domestic and international systems with significant exposure to our end-users. Key areas of focus for role include:   

Security Engineering

• Collaborate with solution architects to devise infrastructure solutions that meet system and security requirements.

• Perform project-based engineering, design, installation and solving of data/security networks.

• Maintain up-to-date understanding of Information Security frameworks and standards.

• Plan and coordinate system utilization; perform growth and capacity analysis.

• Craft and maintain security monitoring systems for analyzing threats and vulnerabilities.

• Support critical systems that operate 24x7.

• Perform analysis, diagnosis and resolution of sophisticated network security problems for a variety of end users; recommend and implement corrective hardware and software solutions.

• Provide security systems and engineering support for firewalls, routers, switches, IPS, VMware/NSX, and networks.   

Solutions Design

• Improve the company’s alignment with corporate security policies, security standards, strategic goals, and regulatory requirements.

• Balance security architecture with business requirements.

• Participate ongoing information risk assessments and audits to ensure our information systems and data are adequately protected and meet all regulatory requirements.

• Provide network assessments; build detailed implementation plans, configurations, and change orders.

• Develop comprehensive graphical and text-based design documentation and effectively run the implementation process from design to customer acceptance.   

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in planning, designing, and integrating an organization's security infrastructure and solutions.

• Integrity, a proven work ethic and the ability to nurture and lead teamwork across our network and security teams.

• Experience in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, with experience deploying secure architectures and solutions such as next generation firewalls.

• 3+ years designing and implementing software defined solutions.

• Solid documentation experience using Visio, Lucid Chart, Word and Excel.

• Detailed knowledge and experience with the design, implementation and support of key concepts and protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, multicast, VPNs, VRF

• Experience with: Security compliance standards, Content Security, Authentication solutions, Network Access Control solutions, Malware Prevention, IDS/IPS solutions, Cisco ISE, Enterprise Wireless Solutions.   

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls.

• PAN ACE certification with a PAN PCNSE.

• Experience with Zero Trust, Micro Segmentation, 802.1x, MFA.

• Experience with SDN such as VMware NSX and ACI.

• Experience working with IT outsourcing partners.   

Preferred Certifications

• Cisco Networks (CCNA / CCNP).

• Palo Alto Networks (ACE/PCNSE).

• Fortinet NSE 4

• CISSP   

Cengage Group does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.  

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.     

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.  Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$88,600.00 - $141,800.00 USD