Senior Staff Security Engineer - Network / Firewall

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THE ROLE

As a key member of the Security Engineering team, the Senior Staff Security Engineer will implement and provide leadership support for operations of Firewalls (WAF / NGFW), Proxies, Load Balancers, IPS / IDS, ZTNA and other technologies. The position will ensure appropriate security controls and monitoring are in place by coordinating with project teams, users and company partners.

THE PERSON

As a Senior Staff Security Engineer, you will help mature the security posture of the corporate environment. You will influence others with your security mindset and inspire change at all levels. You will have excellent communication skills, both oral and written. You will be a team player and leader, organized, responsible and a highly detailed problem solver to the packet level!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management & Strategic Leadership

Lead cross-functional security initiatives and infrastructure programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for security infrastructure upgrades and integrations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for executive stakeholders, providing regular updates on program status, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Security Engineering

Develop and maintain high-availability, enterprise-grade security infrastructure with a focus on firewall systems, network segmentation, and zero-trust principles.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Bachelor's or Master's degree in information security or information technology or related field. Professional certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CCIE Security, Palo Alto Networks

LOCATION : Austin, TX

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