Network Security Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Onsite
Full Time
$80k - $90k
Exciting job opportunity for a Network Security Engineer in Oak Brook, IL! An award-winning, publicly traded supply chain company that offers comprehensive transportation and logistics management solutions, is seeking a full-time Network Security Engineer to join their innovative IT team. This role focuses on maintaining and deploying the company’s security platform, with a primary focus on Palo Alto firewalls, Fortigates, and F5 Load Balancers.
This position is with a company committed to service, integrity, an innovation. As a Network Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in protecting the company’s digital assets and optimizing its security infrastructure. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge security technologies, contribute to the development of robust security strategies, and grow your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Required Skills & Experience
Tech Breakdown
The Offer
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This position is with a company committed to service, integrity, an innovation. As a Network Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in protecting the company’s digital assets and optimizing its security infrastructure. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge security technologies, contribute to the development of robust security strategies, and grow your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, and Global Protect VPN
- Experience with F5 load balancers
- Detailed knowledge of the OSI model and its application across corporate networks
- Working knowledge of Windows, Red Hat Linux, and Oracle Linux operating systems
- Experience with Fortigate Firewalls, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer
- Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., PCNSE, F5 Certified)
- Experience in the transportation or logistics industry
Tech Breakdown
- 40% Palo Alto Firewall Administration
- 30% Fortigate Firewall and F5 Load Balancer management
- 30% Security monitoring and incident response
- 70% Hands-On security implementation and management
- 20% Security assessment and strategy development
- 10% Team collaboration and stakeholder communication
The Offer
- Bonus OR Commission eligible
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.