Firewall Security Networking Engineer

Company DescriptionPublicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s most valuable agency group. We are the only full-service, end-to-end shared service organization in the industry, enabling Groupe agencies to do what they do best: innovate and transform for their clients.Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 6,200+ employees globally. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management.We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. Learn more about Publicis Re:Sources and the Publicis Groupe agencies we support at http://www.publicisresources.com.The Publicis Re:Sources Guiding Principles define who we are and what we stand for. They reflect the mindset and behaviors that shape how we work, how we support one another, and how we drive progress together.People First, Driving Success TogetherProblem Solving MindsetRespect Each OtherPartner and Collaborate as One TeamCommit to Quality and StandardsInnovate and Embrace the Future*Visa sponsorship is not available for this role including H1B, OPT EAD etc.*OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Firewall Security Networking Engineer to join our Global IT Network Services team. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in enterprise firewall technologies, with a primary focus on Palo Alto Networks, while providing secondary support for Check Point environments. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls that protect Publicis Groupe's global infrastructure across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on the bleeding edge of networking and wants to make a meaningful impact on a global scale.ResponsibilitiesManage and monitor intrusion detection and prevention systems, responding to suspicious activitiesDeploy zero-day threat protection and develop response strategiesManage endpoint protection technologies to guard against malwareArchitect and configure secure network solutions, including FW, NGFW, Web Content FilteringMaintain security architecture documentation and generate regular security posture reportsCollaborate with IT and compliance teams, providing guidance on security best practicesMaintain security policies, procedures, and standardsEnsure compliance with relevant standards, directives and regulationsRemain abreast of emerging technologies, cyber threats and security toolsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent background or military experienceProject leadership experience - ability to drive organizations and resources to complete required tasks in service of end goalsDetailed technical experience in the installation, configuration, and operation of high-end firewall appliancesStrong understanding of LAN and WAN networking protocols and technologies, including switching and routingStrong TCP/IP networking skillsDynamic routing skills (BGP, OSPF, etc)Good troubleshooting skills and ability to use tools like tcpdump & WiresharkApplication identificationPacket capture analysis / fault isolation and remediationGlobal-scale network designGood written and verbal communication skills with confirmed ability to communicate with senior leaders and technical peersPolicy & Governance: Develop, enforce, and audit enterprise-wide security policies, including traffic inspection and access control.Desire to learn on your feet and thrive on the bleeding edge of networking.Firewall SkillsPalo Alto Management: Expert-level configuration and optimization of Palo Alto firewalls (PA-Series) using Panorama for centralized management.Palo Alto SDWAN and Prisma cloudPalo Alto experience using StrataCloud manager for operational issuesHybrid/Cloud Security: Architect and support security controls across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) using tools like Prisma Access.Secondary Support: Provide operational support, rule management, and troubleshooting for Check Point firewall environments.Nice To HavePython, Ansible, or Terraform to automate repetitive security tasks and streamline deployment workflows.Engineering and admin experience with Checkpoint firewalls with Provider-1 for centralized management.Additional InformationSalary Range: $120 - 140K/yrAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) currently in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ""at-will"" relations.