Senior Firewall Engineer
Bethpage, New York, United States
Full Time Senior-level / Expert USD 101K - 160K
Date: Jan 17, 2025
Location: Bethpage, NY, US
Company: PSEG
Requisition: 80754
PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island
Salary Range: $ 101,600 - $ 160,900
Work Location Category: Hybrid Flexible
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:
Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.
Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.
Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.
Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
Job Summary
The Network Engineer is involved in the full technology life cycle and is responsible for designing, configuring, testing, implementing and supporting software, hardware and systems. Network Engineer work closely with Analysts and Product Managers to understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and physical design of technical solutions Technology Engineers may be assigned to either implementation or support functions. Implementation involves creating new technology based solutions whereas support involves upgrades, maintenance or issue resolution to existing technology solutions.
Job Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities are:
• Application of concepts, best practices, and functions to design and implement complex and secure network designs.
• Advances network automation capabilities through Identification, architecture, design, configuration, building,documentation, and maintenance of solutions to meet business or technology requirements. Provides trainingon such tools and solutions to team members.
• Evaluates existing network technology solutions to determine fit for the new requirements. Researches andrecommends innovative solutions, alternatives in collaboration with other stakeholders to ensure properintegration of the new technology solution(s) with the existing solution(s) and processes.
• Creates network solutions based on a disciplined process, including meeting all change management, securityrequirements, quality standards, product, and service operating requirements.
• Maintain currency in network technologies and industry trends, including participating in the planning and execution of critical patches and version upgrades
• Makes solutions and solution parts production-ready by following the standard change management processes, completing required forms, following procedures, completing version control documents, etc.
• Serves as technical mentor to team members and non-technical super users.
Job Specific Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related STEM degree
• 6 years of experience in IT networking, with at least three years experience in doing some of the following: designing, implementing, operating & managing multiple network projects and or large-scale IT systems.
• Diverse experience in network/systems/security design and implementation of data network infrastructure based on security frameworks like NIST and CIS.
• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining various Secure LAN/WAN, Zero-Trust technologies and tools.
• In-depth knowledge of Cisco IOS, Next-Gen firewalls , IPS/IDS, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Web Application Firewalls, F5 load balancers, and other network security technologies that may emerge over time.
• Working knowledge of Network Security management and monitoring tools (e.g., FireMon, SolarWinds, Firepower Monitoring Center (FMC), etc.), Cisco ISE and commands to ensure quick and efficient resolution of issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and multi-task effectively with strong analytical ability, problemsolving skills, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication and facilitation skills; demonstrated ability to developbusiness cases and sell network investment concepts and foster working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience defining metrics that measure success of the technology solution in addressingbusiness and technical requirements as well as achieving the desired outcomes.
• Exposure to Cybersecurity concepts and best practices.
Desired Qualifications:
• Cisco certifications - CCNP Datacenter, CCNP Routing and Switching, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Amazon Solution architect - Certification
• Knowledge of Virtual technology platforms including VMware vCenter, vSphere, and integration with Cisco UCS
Minimum Years of Experience
6 years of experienceEducation
BachelorsCertifications
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If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires. Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.
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