Network Security Engineering Associate II

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.

Position Overview:

We have an exciting opportunity on our growing Network Security Team!

You will be on the front lines of defense, protecting our enterprise from cyber threats, securing our data centers, regional offices, and cloud infrastructure, helping maintain compliance and mitigating risk.  We work closely with our internal customers to ensure we are providing secure, scalable solutions for the business while maintaining compliance and reducing risk.

Responsibilities:

• Analysis of existing network security infrastructure, services, and technologies to help identify gaps in security posture, inefficiencies, and process improvements.
• Working with internal customers to understand network connectivity requirements and ensure we are delivering a robust solution without compromising security.
• Documentation of current processes and procedures. Create, maintain, and improve SOPs and runbooks.
•  Assist with internal audit requests, controls testing, and compliance related activities.
• Review, approve, and implement network security configuration changes on network firewall, web application firewall and proxies.
• Assist internal customers with network connectivity troubleshooting and resolution of network security related issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Understanding of network fundamentals – TCP/IP networking, OSI model, basic packet analysis.
• Experience working with network firewalls, proxies, and web application firewalls.
• Effective communication with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Prisma Access, Global Protect VPN, Zscaler ZIA, Network fundamentals, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Positive attitude, desire to learn, costumer focused and commitment to overall mission and vision of the company.

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.

CA Applicants:  Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Time-type:Full time

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $80,000 - $120,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.