Network Security Engineer (FW and IPS/IDS)

Lincolnshire, IL, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 23, 2025 Last posted March 23, 2025
Job description

The ideal candidate will be part of a highly leveraged global Infrastructure Security team and must have a strong technical foundation that is current in network security technologies such as Palo Alto/Juniper & Cisco Firewalls and McAfee IPS/IDS. Alternative primary skills including F5 Load Balancers and BlueCoat Proxy technologies are also in scope. The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with global partners. The ability to provide after hour support, in depth troubleshooting and network security project implementation is also required.

• In depth knowledge of Cisco ASA/Juniper/Palo Alto firewalls
• In depth knowledge of IPS/IDS, Anti-Virus technologies
• Knowledge of Bluecoat Proxy technologies and F5 Load Balancing technologies
• Strong understanding of IP Network and Routing, including BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)
• Solid understanding IP network and routing along with packet analysis
• Enterprise systems management experience
• Linux or other UNIX like experience
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Excellent analysis, problem solving, and trouble shooting skills
• Risk vs. reward analysis
• Knowledge of security best practices
• Vulnerability management and remediation
• Experience and other requirements:
o Minimum of 7 years technical experience working within a network / network security team
o Industry certification
o Bachelor degree advantageous

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Manage network security systems, troubleshoot, implement projects, and collaborate globally.

Job title

Network Security Engineer (FW and IPS/IDS)

Experience level

7+ years

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Lincolnshire, IL, US; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

firewallsIPS/IDSBlueCoat ProxyF5 Load BalancersCisco ASAJuniperPalo AltoLinux

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

firewallsIPS/IDSnetwork securityroutingvulnerability management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lincolnshire, IL, USA

On-site City
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