Principal Firewall & Zero Trust Network Security Engineer

Vistra Corp • Irving, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Network Engineer will work closely with members of the team to maintain the integrity of Vistra's internal network, including customer-facing hosted and cloud environment. The successful candidate will serve as a visionary leader and technical expert, driving the design, implementation, and optimization of next-generation networks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or related experience gained through college degree programs and or certifications in related field
• 10+ years of experience in network engineering.
• Expert-level knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies.
• Extensive experience with network equipment from leading vendors.
• Strong understanding of data center networking, virtualization, cloud technologies, and emerging trends.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Keys focus areas include: Firewalls (Palo Alto) Zero Trust Network Security (Zscaler) Networking (Aruba, Cisco) Cloud (AWS, Azure)

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic design and architecture of large-scale network infrastructures.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of network engineers.
• Drive research and development initiatives.
• Develop and maintain technical standards and best practices.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts of complex network issues.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on network technologies.
• Represent the company in industry forums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal