Network Security Engineer, Tech Lead

Freddie Mac•McLean, VA

About The Position

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose. Position Overview: 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. Apply and learn why there is #MoreAtFreddieMac! Our Impact: 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! Your Impact: Collaborate with the business as they are our customers. We have many daily requests for the business which need to be responded to in a timely manner Improve our audit evidence gathering. We are heavily audited and need to streamline our evidence capturing processes Handle a queue of request 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

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
Must have a 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
This role also requires a monthly on-call rotation
Ability to assist with troubleshooting firewall tickets

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.