Senior Network Engineer - Network Security

$148,800 - $148,800/Yr

Citizens Bank - Johnston, RI

Full-time - Mid Level

Johnston, RI

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About the position

The Senior Network Engineer - Network Security plays a critical role in managing the computer networks of Citizens Bank. This position involves planning, implementing, and overseeing secure network architectures across various environments, including AWS, Azure, and on-premises data centers. The engineer will work closely with a team of skilled professionals to ensure the stability and security of the organization's network infrastructure, while also engaging in compliance, automation, and vendor management activities.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement secure network architectures in AWS, Azure, and on-premises data centers, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.
• Develop and document network security standards and guidelines.
• Conduct comprehensive security assessments and remediate findings identified from penetration testing, reducing security risks by 15%.
• Implement network segmentation and access control mechanisms.
• Manage and optimize the configuration of firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto Networks) to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
• Develop and implement firewall rules and policies.
• Monitor firewall logs and alerts for suspicious activity.
• Perform regular firewall updates and maintenance.
• Support and manage load balancers (ALB/NLB) to ensure high availability and optimal performance of critical applications.
• Configure load balancing algorithms and health checks.
• Monitor load balancer performance and capacity.
• Troubleshoot load balancing issues.
• Ensure adherence to industry regulations (e.g., PCI DSS, SOX, GLBA) and internal security policies.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.
• Implement security controls to meet compliance requirements.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest security regulations and best practices.
• Support and implement automated processes to improve efficiency and reduce the risk of human error.
• Utilize scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Collaborate with security teams to investigate security incidents, identify vulnerabilities, and implement effective countermeasures.
• Engage with vendors (e.g., F5, Netskope, Palo Alto Networks, Akamai) to ensure best practices are adhered to, find the root cause for incidents, and to ensure optimal performance and support.
• Provide Tier 3 on-call support for all network technologies, including firewalls, load balancers, and cloud infrastructure.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of network security protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), cloud security best practices, and web application firewalls (WAF).
• Extensive experience with security technologies such as Palo Alto Networks firewalls, F5 load balancers, and Akamai CDN.
• Strong understanding of network segmentation, access control, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 4-7 years of proven experience designing and implementing secure network architectures in complex enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with GRC frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) is a plus.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Experience with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, OCI; multi-cloud experience.
• Certifications: CISSP, CCNP Security, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or other relevant certifications are a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with GRC frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) is a plus.
• Certifications: CISSP, CCNP Security, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or other relevant certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Education reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off policy exceeds mandatory requirements.