Security Principal Engineer

C1West Sacramento, CA
Onsite

About The Position

The Security Principal Engineer provides technical leadership, guidance and mentorship for a team of network engineers ranging in skill from junior to senior level. The position requires at a minimum 60% project based billable utilization and 40% team leadership.

Requirements

  • Must have extensive knowledge of high performance data center solutions, network infrastructure LAN/WAN, network security, and enterprise wireless infrastructures
  • Expert knowledge of Cisco Routers (ISR GEN1/2), Switches (including NEXUS and Catalyst Line), Security Appliance is a must (FTD, ASA, ISE, IPS, Prime MARS, NAC)
  • Strong knowledge of VPN IPSec/SSL solutions and hands-on deployment experience
  • Strong knowledge of AMP for endpoints, Umbrella, Stealthwatch, Firepower and hands-on enterprise deployment experience
  • In-depth knowledge of Cisco IOS, NXOS and other technical configurations
  • Experience with monitoring, alerting and management tools such as: Ethereal, Solarwinds, Orion Network Monitor, hp OpenView
  • Hands on experience with wired/wireless ISE deployments, ASA, Firepower, AMP, Prime Infrastructure, Security posture assessment, and Security Policy generation
  • Nexus experience: 9K, 7K, 5K, 2K, 1K
  • Extensive troubleshooting experience on Tier4 issues such as Cisco TAC
  • Strong customer facing skills with ability to work on latest cisco technologies
  • Collaborate with Cisco SE’s and internal teams to design solutions and improve them based on field results
  • Ability to work under extreme pressure and available on weekends
  • Ability to travel 10%-30% of the time

Nice To Haves

  • Preferred Cisco Certified Systems Engineer (CCIE) or demonstrated depth of knowledge and experience
  • Cisco Certified Systems Engineer (CCIE) Security
  • Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)

Responsibilities

  • Deploys, migrates, and documents post-sales engagement with customers based on ConvergeOne best practices
  • Assists in the delivery of support and services to customer’s expectations as proposed
  • Participates in the design, implementation and administration of Cisco infrastructure and related solutions
  • Troubleshoots problems including: security-related issues (firewalls, IPS, understanding of common protocols in security like IPSec, SSL, TLS, HTTP(s), ftp, etc.,) routing and switching, protocol problems, and performance issues across a distributed segmented network infrastructure with multiple security zones
  • Creates As Built Visio diagrams and technical write up for deployed solutions
  • Assists and mentors team in developing specific network, security and wireless solutions; and detailed implementation plans
  • Provides team mentorship, guidance and support; Provide technical guidance to the team based on management direction
  • Facilitates and conducts product demonstrations, webinars and presentations to customers
  • Serves as a focal point to communicate and resolve integration issues with Sales Engineers
  • Assists the sales team with pre-sales and post-sales opportunities

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan (35% employer match per dollar up to 10% employee contribution)
  • Medical Coverage (3 platforms: UnitedHealthcare, Reference Based Pricing includes member advocacy; and Kaiser)
  • RX Home Delivery
  • HSA with Employer Contribution
  • In-vitro Fertility (treatment coverage)
  • Dental
  • Vision (2 plans: 12-month and 24-month frames allowance)
  • FSA Plans (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose)
  • Pre-tax Commuter Plans
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance
  • Employer-paid Short + Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability (2 plans: Employer-paid or optional Self-paid)
  • Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks at 100%)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Voluntary Life Insurance for team member, spouse and child
  • Voluntary Accidental Death for team member and spouse
  • Legal/ID Theft Plans
  • TeleHealth
  • Wellness via Omada Health (healthy living solution)
  • Travel Assistance
  • Business Travel Accident Coverage
  • Medical for foreign travel coverage
  • Employer-paid Pet Telehealth
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • 10 Holidays
  • Summer Sizzle
  • On Demand Pay (Daily Pay)
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