[Hiring] Senior Engineer, Network Security @Lifepoint Health

Role Description

The Senior Network Security Engineer is responsible for interfacing directly with end-users and vendors to assess, recommend, design, and implement network security solutions, firewall rules, and policies. This role requires a strong networking, infrastructure, systems, and software background and will focus heavily on designing, deploying, managing, securing, and troubleshooting enterprise security infrastructure.

• Serves as Network Security lead on multifunctional project teams within IT and across lines of business.
• Participates in network security planning, design, and implementation efforts.
• Serves as an escalation point for complex network security and remote connectivity challenges.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams to gather requirements, design secure solutions, and communicate best practices.
• Provides subject matter expertise on network security, firewalls, zero-trust architectures, and industry best practices.
• Designs and implements firewall rules to support business needs while maintaining adherence to security policies and best practices.
• Configures and maintains firewalls, VPN, and IPSEC tunnel solutions.
• Configures and maintains Palo Alto Prisma Access SASE to secure internet egress for locations transitioning to SD-WAN.
• Works with the Cybersecurity team to identify opportunities to improve network security and implement solutions to mitigate risks.
• Performs periodic firewall reviews, evaluates against company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Configures, deploys, and supports VPN clients across multiple platforms while performing advanced troubleshooting of complex connectivity and performance issues.
• Applies upgrades, system patches, performs periodic maintenance, and continuously improves the reliability and security posture of the environment.
• Works with management to develop, communicate, implement, and maintain network policies, standards, and procedures.
• Automates network security operations using scripting to eliminate manual, error-prone changes.
• Exhibits a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).

Qualifications

• Education: BS/BE degree in computer science, cybersecurity or related IT fields, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years’ experience as a Network Engineer or Network Security Engineer in a large-scale inter-network environment.
• Certifications: PCNSE, or other intermediate to advanced level industry recognized certifications preferred.
• Established experience implementing and supporting Palo Alto Networks solutions.
• Additional experience with Cisco and Fortinet desirable.
• Prefer experience with Google Cloud and Azure Cloud networks.
• Experience supporting networks with multiple routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, eBGP, and static routing.
• Able to perform troubleshooting via protocol analysis and firewall log review.
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to deliver solutions that are clearly defined, systematically executed, and results oriented.
• Ability to perform technical consulting and problem-solving within a complex enterprise.
• Current working knowledge of MS Office 365 products for daily support and communication.
• Remote environment adequate to support daily technical and professional activities.

Requirements

• Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting for extended periods, and lifting/moving up to 20 pounds.
• Repetitive motion of upper body is required for extended use of computers.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
• For those working on-site, a well-lit, ventilated, and climate-controlled office environment with routine office equipment.
• In hospital environment, may be exposed to hazards and unusual elements.
• Normal business hours are: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.