Firewall Engineer

Who We Are 

Legato Security is an information security firm founded upon the belief that every organization has the right to keep its data private and secure. Our mission is to build close partnerships with our clients, serving them not as just a vendor, but as trusted advisors helping to build effective, proactive plans. Our focus is always on both the technical and human elements within an organization. We believe in comprehensive strategies designed to harden networks, deflect attackers, and rapidly recover from any accidents. As technology progresses, so do our tactics, ensuring our experts are always prepared to serve forward-looking leaders eager to stay ahead of emerging threats. 

Position Overview 

Legato Security is seeking a Firewall Engineer to take on an exciting role in Salt Lake City, UT! This advanced security role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals aiming to enhance their expertise and progress in the cybersecurity field. The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Security Operations and will be responsible for network engineering tasks related to firewall administration, network design, network security, and network troubleshooting. 

Specific Job Responsibilities 

• Designing and implementing new network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networks
• Configuring firewalls, routing, and switching to maximize network efficiency and security
• Maximizing network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting
• Arranging, planning, and performing upgrades, patches, and updates according to client-specific change management process
• Investigating and troubleshooting network-related issues
• Configuration and management of secure VPN tunnels
• Reporting network status to key stakeholders
• Work closely with security engineers to provide log visibility, security alerting, and other needs related to client contract requirements
• Performing configuration reviews and reporting recommendations to internal staff as well as to clients 

 Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or similar industry experience in cyber security, information technology, network administration, or similar field
• Five years of industry experience in network administration, management, or engineering. Experience working in a managed service environment is highly desirable
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; someone who ‘sees’ the box differently
• Experience developing and managing remediation plans/corrective actions
• Understanding of IT infrastructure, information security, and compliance controls
• Proficient with multiple operating environments, especially Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco environments
• Experience using an IT Service Management (ITSM) platform for managing requests, incidents, and changes
• Familiarity with modern exploit techniques, mitigation strategies, and counter-attack methodologies
• Thorough understanding of information technology and information security, including IDS/IPS, penetration testing, SIEM, and other security tools, is highly desired
• Highly motivated and able to work effectively under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; collaborative team player
• This position may be a remote position for the right candidate, but a location within commuting distance of Salt Lake City, UT is preferred as some collaboration in person with team members may be needed. Local candidates may work a hybrid in-office/WFH schedule

Perks 

• Start-up company in a growth phase with opportunity for advancement based on performance 
• Start-up culture with an office in downtown Salt Lake City, UT 
• Competitive medical and dental benefits for employee and family members 
• Other company-provided benefits such as short-term disability, basic life insurance, children’s orthodontia, with additional voluntary benefits available, and 401K match 
• Flexible Paid Time Off policy
• Professional Development opportunities specific to role 

Embark on a journey where your skills are valued, your growth is fostered, and your voice is heard. At Legato Security, we understand that diversity is the key to innovation. Our hiring process is designed to provide a transparent, consistent, and uniform experience for all applicants, mitigating unconscious bias every step of the way. We foster a culture of belonging, where each team member is an integral part of the Legato family.  

 Legato Security is an equal-opportunity employer.