Network Security Operations Engineer

Talworx is hiring for one of our client for L3 Network Security Operations Engineer is a critical role within the Cybersecurity team, with the dual responsibilities of operational excellence and driving forward-looking engineering improvements. This role is designed for individuals who have strong network security operational experience, and a proven track record of prior engineering delivery. Duties and Responsibilities Provide L3 Operational Support for complex operational issues, troubleshoot and resolve issues. Design, configure, and manage advanced network security solutions, including Firewalls, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateways (SWGs), and Cloud Network Security capabilities. Continually refine and improve support methodologies, standardizing operational practices and creating detailed documentation. Employ infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and automation techniques, particularly Terraform, to streamline the provisioning, configuration, and management of network security tools and environments. Conduct in-depth analyses of network traffic patterns and security logs with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk). Support Network Security Infrastructure focusing on patch and lifecycle management. Qualifications: - A minimum of 7 years and above of direct, hands-on experience in Network Security Operations, with a significant focus and exposure to engineering enhancements. - Experience with Zscaler ZIA & ZPA, Palo Alto Firewalls - Preferred experience (or similar) with: Cloudgenix (SD-WAN), Cloudflare (WAF), Forescout (NAC), and Tufin/Algosec (Firewall Orchestration) - Hands-on experience with public cloud providers (AWS preferred) and cloud infrastructure management. - Experience with infrastructure-as-code frameworks (e.g., Terraform Cloud). - Ability to write automation scripts and web services (Python, Bash). - Strong understanding of network protocols and information security best practices. - Experience working with git source control and CI/CD systems (GitLab CI/CD). - Good understanding of enterprise architecture, including endpoint, network, and cloud-based systems. - Experience with SIEM (Splunk) technologies, event correlations, query management, and custom detections. Experience with observability platforms (Grafana) - B.S. in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a similar technical program. Soft Skills: - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and excellent documentation and organization skills. - Ability to self-organize, prioritize activities independently, and manage uncertainty effectively. - Experience managing stakeholder expectations in the delivery of projects. - Adaptability and continuous learning: proactive approach to self-education and flexibility to pivot strategies in response to new information or changing environments. - Attention to detail: able to thoroughly review configurations and policies, identifying gaps in solution designs prior to implementation