Senior Network Security Engineer

The Networks team designs, builds, and maintains all the communications infrastructure that allows our global trading and research environment to run 24/7.  We are looking for a Network Security Engineer with experience designing, evaluating, deploying, and maintaining network security perimeters and products in large environments, and managing the full optimization lifecycle.  You will drive our network security strategy, manage technical vendor relationships, and much more.

This position requires both project management and deep technical skills; you’ll be responsible for everything from negotiations to device configuration and troubleshooting.  You will work closely with our Systems and Operations teams as well as others at HRT to build, manage, and monitor our secure network. You’ll have broad responsibilities and freedom to analyze and solve problems, and your solutions will have an immediate impact on our operations worldwide. We’re looking for someone who is excited about security, tackling big picture problems, working on a wide variety of projects and technologies, and contributing to both the project management and the technical nitty-gritty of our global network security architecture.

Profile

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, related IT field or equivalent experience. 
• 10+ years of experience in cyber security, with specific experience in network security engineering, security network architecture, and project management
• High attention to detail and excellent prioritization skills, able to plan and prioritize workloads to meet implementation schedules
• Passionate about security
• Eager to learn and apply new skills quickly
• Willingness and ability to solve small technical problems in the field yourself
• You enjoy tinkering with technology in your spare time
• You have excellent communication skills and a willingness to admit mistakes

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to distill complicated issues into clear and concise terms
• Ability to create and maintain clear and effective technical documentation
• Experience with firewalls and their advanced features
• Ability to design, test, and configure IPSec and SSL VPNs
• Experience with policy management platforms such as Cisco ISE and Aruba ClearPass
• Excellent troubleshooting skills on wide variety of networking issues, including common Ethernet LAN problems, office Wi-Fi, routing, switching, and VPN remote access
• Ability to help others inside and outside HRT; understanding of complex symptoms and ability to debug effectively in tight timeframes
• In-depth understanding of common layer 2 and layer 3 network protocols and best practices; working knowledge of OSPF, BGP, PIM, IGMP
• Experience managing Arista, Cisco, and other common networking devices on a day-to-day basis
• Expertise in designing enterprise networks, capacity planning, and full lifecycle project management
• Experience with packet decoding and analysis tools such as tcpdump and Wireshark
• Understanding of basic power consumption and cooling issues in a datacenter environment
• Knowledge of fiber optics technology and cabling standards; ability to sort through specs and make recommendations on appropriate purchases
• Experience with Unix/Linux command line and networking stack
• Experience working directly with end users to troubleshoot connectivity issues

Annual base salary range of $150,000 to $250,000. Pay (base and bonus) may vary depending on job-related skills and experience. A sign-on and discretionary performance bonus may be provided as part of the total compensation package, in addition to company-paid medical and/or other benefits.