Network Security Engineer

Your Job

As a seasoned Engineering SME focusing on Network and Security at Koch Industries, you will be at the forefront of Engineering, Deploying and Managing premier Palo Alto (primary) and Zscaler (additional) frameworks, thus taking our security infrastructure to unprecedented levels. You will play a pivotal part in shaping the cybersecurity landscape of one of the world's largest privately-owned businesses. This position is unique, providing you with the autonomy to lead critical security initiatives and offering a blend of technical challenges and innovation that is unmatched in the industry. At Koch, you will collaborate with top-tier professionals and leverage cutting-edge technologies to develop security solutions that establish new industry standards.

Our Team

As a strategic technology partner, Koch Global Services (KGS) IT is instrumental in the digital transformation of Koch Industries. We align technology strategies with business goals, ensuring that investments in IT propel the company forward. By working closely with different Koch companies, KGS IT helps harmonize technological advancements with the specific needs of each business, driving meaningful outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Leading the implementation and ongoing management of Palo Alto (primary) and Zscaler (additional) security frameworks.
• Performing thorough security assessments to align our infrastructure with industry best practices and compliance standards.
• Developing robust product documentation, outlining configuration standards, and creating reference designs.
• Acting as an escalation point for complex security incidents, developing strategies for rapid resolution.
• Engaging in knowledge-sharing activities, training new hires, and fostering a culture of security awareness.
• Collaborating with vendors to ensure our security tools are current and address our unique business challenges.
• Undertaking key infrastructure upgrades and implementations such as Firewall setups and global firewall whitelist URL filtering standardization.
• Streamlining documentation processes to ensure compliance with the most recent security policies and overseeing policy cleanup.
• Implementing automated solutions for effective notifications and rule management within our security systems.
• Enhancing change control processes and driving standardization in perimeter security offerings.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Demonstrable experience in the field of network and security engineering, specifically with Palo Alto and/or Zscaler products.
• A track record of successfully managing and resolving high-complexity security issues within a large-scale environment.
• Knowledge of current security best practices, compliance standards, and a clear understanding of how to align infrastructure with these.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, capable of leading projects, engaging with vendors, and fostering teamwork.
• Experience in developing and maintaining technical documentation, product configurations, and reference architectures.
• Ability to provide training and mentorship to new hires and less experienced team members.

What Will Put You Ahead

• 7 years of experience in either support of complex enterprise networks, or management of network security devices like firewalls, proxies, process control networks etc.
• Advanced certifications in Palo Alto Networks and/or Zscaler technologies.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and firewall setups, especially involving Alkira or similar.
• A history of innovation in streamlining processes, automating routine tasks, and improving operational efficiency in security management.
• Proven capacity to manage cross-functional project teams and to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in network automation, design, and usage of scripting technologies Ansible tower, Ansible core, Python, YAML, CloudFormation/Terraform
• Prior understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Koch Global Services (KGS) creates solutions spanning technology, human resources, finance, project management and anything else our businesses need. With locations in India, Mexico, Poland and the United States, our employees have the opportunity to make a global impact.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

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