Global Network Security Engineer

This role will involve designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network systems to protect our global infrastructure, with a strong focus on security oversight, risk management, and compliance rather than day-to-day operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage network security protocols and infrastructure.
• Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls to ensure the security of our network.
• Monitor network traffic for unusual activity and potential threats.
• Conduct regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement remedial actions.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Provide technical advice on network security issues to staff and management.
• Respond to, investigate, and resolve security incidents and breaches.
• Document network security architecture, operational procedures, and incident response reports.
• Establish and enforce network security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS).
• Conduct risk assessments and security audits on network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address compliance gaps and security risks.
• Review and approve network security architecture and design.
• Provide guidance on firewall rules, segmentation strategies, and zero-trust principles.
• Ensure secure cloud network configurations (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Validate network security tools and technologies for effectiveness.
• Perform risk analysis on network-related security threats and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Assess the effectiveness of intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
• Monitor and report on emerging network security trends and vulnerabilities.
• Work closely with IT, DevOps, and Security teams to enhance security posture.
• Provide security guidance for network changes, upgrades, and new deployments.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for network security policies and risk mitigation.