Senior Network Security Engineer

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Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

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Summary 

Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. 

Job Description 

Applied's IT organization has a long reputation of being a great place to work. The IT team has been recognized as one of Computerworld's 100 Best Places to Work in IT. In addition, numerous Applied IT leaders have been honored as a CIO Magazine's Ones to Watch or Computerworld Premier 100 IT leaders. 

Proven Design/ Engineering excellence & expertise on Firewalls, Routing and Switching. Also good understanding of Next Gen Firewalls (On Premise, Cloud IaaS & SaaS) and Advanced Networking Technologies with at least 8+ years of relevant experience in networking and security technologies. Deep technical expertise in network security architecture, firewall design, API gateway management, and network detection and response (NDR). 

Core Competencies 

• Strong Experience in Network Security and Firewall Technology within an enterprise environment. 

• Advanced experience with Palo Alto Firewalls w/ Panorama, including firewall policy development and deployment. 

• Extensive experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting TCP/IP network configurations and firewalls, with proficiency in Firewall/IDPS/VPN technologies such as Checkpoint, Juniper, Palo Alto, Cisco, and Fortinet. 

• Design and define firewall security rule structure. 

• Architect and manage API Gateway solutions (e.g., Apigee, Azure API, AWS API Gateway) for secure and scalable API traffic management. 

• Implement and manage Network Detection and Response (NDR) solutions to proactively detect and respond to threats.(Netography , Extrahop etc.) 

• Define security control standards for layer 7 inspection ( App-ID, User-ID, Security Profiles, etc.), SSL Decryption 

• Expertise in IPS, URL Filtering, Sandboxing Wildfire and Threat prevention and good understanding of threat model and MITRE framework. 

• Experience in Firewall Posture Management solution such as Skybox and Tufin 

• Experience deploying and supporting firewalls in IaaS cloud environments (Azure and AWS deployment of PAN Firewalls). 

• Proficiency in analyzing risks associated with new applications/technology and supporting PKI protocols. 

• Solid understanding of IP routing/switching concepts and troubleshooting TCP/IP protocols 

• Excellent Knowledge & experience in networking technologies such as Ethernet, OSPF, IPsec, VLANs, HSRP, PPP, EIGRP, BGP, QoS, Multicast, ACLs, VPNs 

• Packet capture analysis skills using tools such as Wireshark. 

• Experience in using network management tools for performance, tuning, troubleshooting and capacity planning. 

• Working Knowledge on Security technologies and concepts. 

• Knowledge on scripting tools and exposure on deploying automation tool sets for network & security domain. 

• Good understanding and experience of Network Switching/Routing with Cisco and Aruba technologies 

• Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. 

• Palo Alto Networks (PCNSA/PCNSE) and CCNP (Routing/Switching or Data Center) Certification Mandatory 

• Azure and Fortinet Certification is a plus. 

Job Responsibilities      

• Evaluate alternative technologies and architectures in relation to AMAT Enterprise network security infrastructure needs. 

• Interface with management and vendors to develop and implement new solutions to meet business requirements. 

• Design, Support and Troubleshooting of existing and growing Network and Firewall environments. 

• Create Low Level Design, High Level Design, Implementation Plan, and Acceptance Test Plan documents in accordance with standards. 

• Design and manage the rollout of critical network security infrastructures. 

• Design, implement, and manage all the Firewall technologies in the on premise, Private cloud and SaaS 

• Communications' products and services, on both a strategic (long term) and tactical (immediate term) level. 

• Perform analytical, technical, cost analysis and CAPEX development work in in the planning, design, installation and on-going administration and management of AMAT core security networks. 

• Ensure that network infrastructure is fully documented and performing as required for internal and customer SLA guarantees and expectations by means of specific metrics and measurements. 

• Provide technical expertise to Business groups to develop new solutions and strategies to enhance the overall experience. 

• Ability to effectively convey ideas through oral and written communications, ability to work in a group or independently, detail oriented, ability to effectively listen to and resolve customer issues, ability to translate operational requirements into technical requirements, plan and manage engineering design tasks through participation of with extended teams. 

• Escalation contact for all network related outages/critical issues across the globe. 

• To act as engineering escalation, contact and work closely with operations team on transition services from Engineering to sustaining operations. 

• Strong experience with API Gateway platforms and securing RESTful APIs. 

• Hands-on experience with NDR platforms (e.g., Netography, Vectra, Cisco Secure Network Analytics, Extrahop). 

• Proficiency in network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform preferred). 

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) 

• 8 + Years of Experience 

Certifications 

• Palo Alto Networks (PCNSA and PCNSE) 

• CCNP (Routing/Switching) 

• Azure, AWS Networking and Fortinet Certification is a plus. 

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