Network Security Engineer, Tech Lead

Freddie Mac•McLean, VA

20d

About The Position

We are seeking a Network Security Engineer Technical Lead to join our Security Perimeter team. We sit within the Enterprise Network Services of the Information Technology Division. This Network Security Engineer Tech Lead will provide engineering and automation of Firewall/Web Application, Firewall on-prem and in the cloud. You will also lead automation through scripting, companywide new application implementation and other secure perimeter activities for the Freddie Mac infrastructure and applications across multi-site enterprise cloud and data center environments. This role requires a monthly on-call rotation. Our team is responsible for securing the perimeter of Freddie Mac Networks. We assist by securing the environment we utilize and rely on every day!

Requirements

Typically, 8 -10 years of related professional IT experience, with extensive expertise in the implementation and administration of firewalls, particularly Palo Alto Networks firewalls and other secure perimeter applications.
Deep understanding of Palo Alto firewall configurations, policies, and best practices.
Proficiency in scripting and programming languages, including Python, Perl, YAML, and PowerShell.
Extensive experience with AWS security and CloudFormation Templates (CFT).
Strong Linux skills.
Proven experience in networking and troubleshooting, with a focus on Palo Alto Networks products.
Expertise in supporting encryption and/or security appliance devices.
Exceptional ability to prioritize tasks independently, without the need for direct management oversight.
Competence in providing clear, documented status updates to both management and team members.
Advanced problem-solving skills with the capability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience or equivalent experience; advanced studies/degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with infrastructure automation platforms such as Ansible and Terraform is a plus.
Understanding of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines is advantageous.
Advanced studies/degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the business as they are our customers.
Respond to many daily requests for the business in a timely manner.
Improve our audit evidence gathering by streamlining our evidence capturing processes.
Handle a queue of requests that come from the business (our customers).
Advise the business on current perimeter configurations and upcoming changes.
Execute to completion any task given to you.
Provide engineering and automation of Firewall/Web Application, Firewall on-prem and in the cloud.
Lead automation through scripting, companywide new application implementation and other secure perimeter activities for the Freddie Mac infrastructure and applications across multi-site enterprise cloud and data center environments.
Assist with troubleshooting firewall tickets.