A North American third-party logistics (3PL) firm is seeking to hire a Network Security Engineer to join their team in the St. Louis area. With an expansive fleet of trucking, marine, and rail transportation assets, they provide comprehensive logistics solutions to a variety of industries across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This contract-to-hire role will be directly responsible for administering systems to ensure network security, as well as developing response tactics to mitigate incoming threats.
In their over five decades of business, the company has built an intricate network of transportation solutions that span the continent, providing a one-stop-shop for its clients who seek reliable and timely delivery of their product. With ongoing growth, the company continues to be a leader in the 3PL space, pioneering sustainability and efficiency in its transportation solutions. The industries that they serve span from construction to food-and-beverage to health care and beyond, so you will be directly contributing to protecting the assets of these vital enterprises. You will be using your expertise in network security to administer Palo Alto Firewalls, FortiGate Firewalls, and F5 Load Balancers. This role will also provide exciting opportunities for collaboration and leadership, as you mentor junior security engineers.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field
- 7+ years of experience in administering corporate firewalls and working with Panorama Experience and Global Protect VPN systems
- Knowledge of maintaining load balancers, as well as using OSI models in the context of enterprise networks
- Proficiency in Windows, Red Hat Linux, and Oracle Linux operating systems
- Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks at once, willing to work collaboratively in a team setting
Desired Skills & Experience - Direct experience working with Palo Alto Firewalls and F5 load balancers
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
- 40% Palo Alto Firewalls
- 30% FortiGate Firewalls/FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer
- 30% F5 Load Balancers
Daily Responsibilities
- 70% Hands On
- 15% Management Duties
- 15% Team Collaboration
