Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineer - Charlotte, NC

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile and diverse talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating a superior customer experience. We're actively seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer to join our team in Charlotte, NC.

About the Role

As a Sr. Network Security Engineer, you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by ensuring the risks to the organization’s information posed by a variety of cyber threats are minimized. You’ll also ensure that when security incidents occur, they are dealt with promptly and effectively, and that steps are taken to prevent them from reoccurring, as well as collaborating with our corporate security team to design and build security controls to protect our environment. The Network Security Engineer is the subject matter expert in network security architecture, design, planning, assessment, and security tools using multiple platforms and protocols. Must have hands on experience with Palo Alto and Cisco firewalls in administration, configuration and policy management.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Perform analysis of existing firewall rules
• Recommend strategy for firewall rules cleanup
• Provide plan to create new firewall rules
• Implement products, platforms, software, hardware, or appliance-based solutions and security tools (firewalls, data encryption, DLP, IPS, IDS, CWAF, Web content filtering)
• Monitor the organization’s networks for security breaches and investigates violations when they occur
• Develop technical documentation describing the deployment, configuration, and management of shared, networked, and multi-user information security systems
• Participate in security incident response efforts by directing first responders to triage an event and performing advanced response actions for escalated events; participate in IT security audits; respond to existing audits and ensure required controls are implemented as required
• Stay on top of the latest information technology security trends. Regularly attend conferences, professional association meetings, and technical symposia to remain aware of the latest information security technological developments
• Build strong relationships outside of IT to understand business needs; communicate complex details in a way that people can understand; advocate for the end user and stakeholder by becoming associated with the products, empathizing with and understanding user needs

The Experience You Will Bring

• 8+ years of direct Network Security Engineering experience including Firewall configuration and administration
• 3+ years hands on experience with Palo Alto security appliances including Panorama
• Working knowledge of Imperva Cloud WAF, Zscaler cloud security, DLP controls, zero-trust security model.
• Strong experience in configuration, installation, and problem determination on Cisco ASA and Palo Alto firewalls
• Strong experience in virtual Firewalling technologies
• Experience in network data capturing and analysis
• Working knowledge of Virtualized technologies such as Hyper-V or VMWare

You Belong at Pacific Life

At Pacific Life we are committed to a culture of belonging, a space where all employees are empowered to be authentic. One way we cultivate an inclusive culture is through our employee connection groups. The purpose of these employee-led groups is to offer a place to build community, connection, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging. Each group can be active in education, advocacy, recruitment, and community building throughout our organization. Learn more about our employee connection groups at www.pacificlife.com.

Want to learn more about life at Pacific Life? Take an inside look at our company culture: Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Base Pay Range: $125,100.00 - $152,900.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

EEO Statement

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.

Key skills/competency

• Network Security Engineering
• Firewall Configuration and Administration
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Cisco ASA Firewalls
• Security Incident Response
• Network Security Architecture
• Cybersecurity Trends
• Information Security Systems
• Virtualized Technologies
• WAF and DLP Controls