Network Security Engineer

Location: US, MA, Wilmington

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

Network Security Engineer

Primary Focus: Palo Alto Firewalls & Panorama

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to serve as the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for our enterprise firewall and DNS infrastructure. This is a hands‑on, technical role focused primarily on Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama, with secondary responsibility for Check Point and Fortinet platforms.

The ideal candidate will own the day‑to‑day operations, design, and continuous improvement of our global security infrastructure. This position requires deep technical expertise, strong operational discipline, and the ability to lead complex firewall initiatives end‑to‑end.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the DRI for firewall and DNS services, ensuring availability, security, and operational excellence.
• Lead and execute the migration from Check Point and FortiGate to Palo Alto firewalls, including policy conversion, validation, testing, and cutover.
• Perform hands‑on administration of Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama, including: 
  • Security policy design and optimization
  • NAT, VPN (site‑to‑site and remote access), routing, and high availability
  • Logging, monitoring, and troubleshooting
  • Familiar with Strata Logging Services
  • Palo firewall deployment in Cloud Provider (AWS, Azure, and GCP)

• Provide operational support and lifecycle management for Check Point and Fortinet firewalls during transition and steady‑state operations.
• Manage and support DNS infrastructure, with Infoblox experience strongly preferred.
• Partner with network, cloud, and security teams to ensure firewall policies align with business, application, and security requirements.
• Experience with routing and switching (preferred Juniper)
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and post‑incident improvements related to network security controls.
• Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and operational runbooks.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation opportunities, and platform standardization.
• Serve as a technical escalation point and subject matter expert for firewall and DNS technologies.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience managing Palo Alto Networks firewalls in an enterprise environment.
• Strong experience with Palo Alto Panorama, including centralized policy management and operations.
• Proven experience with enterprise firewall migrations, ideally Check Point to Palo Alto.
• Solid working knowledge of Check Point, Fortinet and Palo firewalls.
• Strong networking fundamentals, including: 
  • TCP/IP, routing and switching
  • NAT, VPNs, IPSec VPNs
  • BGP and OSPF (preferred)

• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, and enterprise environment that are mission‑critical to the bu.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive outcomes as a DRI.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with DNS platforms, particularly Infoblox.
• Experience in hybrid or cloud‑connected environments (AWS, Azure, or similar).
• SASE Solutions: Experience with Prisma Access, Zscaler, Netskope or similar Secure Access Service Edge architectures is a significant plus.
• Certifications: PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer) is highly preferred. CCNP/CCIE Security or CISSP is a bonus.
• Automation: Familiarity with scripting (Python, Bash) or Terraform for automating firewall policy deployments.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes, change management, and security best practices.

What This Role Offers

• Ownership of core security infrastructure with real impact.
• A hands‑on technical role with autonomy and accountability.
• Opportunity to lead a strategic firewall transformation to Palo Alto.
• Collaboration with experienced network and security professionals.
• A role suited for someone who enjoys both deep technical work and operational leadership.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export  licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.  As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

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• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.