Lead Network Security Engineer

Overview

Are you ready to make an impact at the intersection of technology and healthcare? Join Quartz Health Solutions as our Lead Network Security Engineer which will play a critical part in protecting our digital infrastructure, driving forward-thinking security strategies, and shaping the future of healthcare technology.

As our Lead Network Security Engineer, you’ll take the helm of our network defense strategy, ensuring a secure and resilient infrastructure that supports millions of healthcare interactions. This position will also, identify vulnerabilities, enhancing existing security measures, and designing and implementing robust security solutions.

Benefits:

• Join a collaborative and experienced team that fosters a welcoming environment
• Work with modern technologies in a fast-paced, innovate environment
• Opportunities for growth and continuous learning
• Starting salary range based upon skills and experience: $98,900 – $123,700 plus robust benefits package

Responsibilities

• Secure and optimize the organization’s Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), ensuring they are configured properly and are resistant to attacks.
• Develop and implement policies to ensure secure remote access for users while maintaining network integrity and compliance with best practices.
• Collaborate with the IT and security teams to identify gaps in current firewall configurations and address vulnerabilities.
• Design, implement, and fine-tune firewall rules to minimize security risks and optimize traffic flow.
• Assess and improve the security posture of existing network devices, ensuring they are securely configured to prevent breaches.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with insecure configurations and practices that may expose the company to threats.
• Perform periodic network security audits and risk assessments to ensure all systems comply with internal and external security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Security, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in network security engineering, with a strong focus on firewalls, VPNs, and secure network infrastructure.
• Experience configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls, VPNs, and other network security devices.
• Experience identifying and addressing network vulnerabilities and security gaps.
• Experience in working with security information and event management (SIEM) systems and network traffic analysis tools.
• Proficient knowledge of TCP/IP, VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL), and common network protocols.
• Expertise in network security concepts and tools, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security.
• Strong knowledge of secure network architecture design and best practices.
• Proficient in troubleshooting network and security issues, including VPN connectivity, firewall rules, and traffic filtering.
• Ability to develop and implement security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation of security tasks.
• Expertise in the configuration and management of network security controls for both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) is required.

Quartz offers an excellent benefit and compensation package, opportunity for career advancement and a professional culture built upon the foundations of Respect, Responsibility, Relationships, and Resourcefulness. To support a safe work environment, all employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

Quartz values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.