Associate Border Security Analyst II

Working in the Border Security operations space the Associate Border Security Analyst performs the day-to-day operations on Firewalls IPS and IDS platforms and Zscaler.

Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day operational support of global network security infrastructure including Palo Alto Networks firewalls Panorama Zscaler ZIA ZPA ZCC Tufin and VPN technologies.
• Implement firewall and network security policy changes in accordance with established change-management security and operational procedures.
• Create modify troubleshoot and remove firewall security policies NAT policies objects services and related configurations.
• Troubleshoot complex firewall VPN Zscaler and network connectivity issues using firewall logs traffic analysis packet captures and other diagnostic tools such as Tufin.
• Provide technical support for escalated network security incidents and problems including identification of root cause and implementation of corrective actions.
• Monitor network security infrastructure and proactively identify configuration performance connectivity and security issues.
• Work closely with network engineering infrastructure application cloud and security teams to resolve cross-functional technical issues.
• Participate in firewall and network security upgrades migrations maintenance activities and technology implementations as required.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation operational procedures and configuration records related to network security infrastructure.
• Participate in after-hours weekend and emergency support activities as required to maintain the availability and security of global network services.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Bachelors Degree plus 2 years of related experience; Or Masters Degree with 0 years experience.
• Respective years of experience in network engineering network security or firewall operations.
• Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls including firewall policy creation modification troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Experience with Palo Alto Panorama and centralized firewall management.
• Hands-on experience with Zscaler preferably including ZIA ZPA and Zscaler Client Connector (ZCC).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking routing NAT DNS VPN technologies and network security concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot firewall policies connectivity issues VPN issues and firewall infrastructure problems.
• Experience working within formal ITIL/change-management processes and enterprise change-control environments.
• Ability to analyze firewall logs traffic flows and other network/security data to identify root causes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to explain technical issues and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently prioritize competing operational issues and participate in extended hours and/or weekend support when required.

Preferred:

• 5 years of experience in network engineering network security or firewall operations.
• Palo Alto Networks certification such as PCNSA PCNSE or PCSAE.
• CCNA or CCNP certification.
• CISSP certification.
• Experience supporting large global enterprise environments.
• Experience with firewall automation APIs Python or other scripting technologies.

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time