Firewall/Network Security Engineer

Firewall/Network Security Engineer | Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Firewall/Network Security Engineer

Schaumburg, IL, Hybrid

Firewall Network Security Engineer role will report to Primient’s Security Team and will be responsible for next generation firewall management (Palo Alto) maintenance, troubleshooting and configuration:

•  The ability to aide with the following areas:  NAC; VLAN/LAN/SDWAN;
• Network security for cloud (Azure).
• This work could also include conducting, or working across IT to conduct, risk based technical security configurations and rules for network security controls.
• Experienced in firewalls, proxy, packet filtering, routing protocols, next-gen functions, and security rules.
• Other activities include maintaining and ensuring compliance with security policies, procedures and standards related to the performance of technical activities in support of the security program service levels and objectives.
• Successful candidate will be organized and have the ability to navigate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while working within Primient’s ITIL processes

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: 5+ years of Network Operations experience in complex environments and a working knowledge of computer networking and platforms, including (but not limited to) network operating systems, NGFW’s, wireless security, proxies, DNS/DHCP, routing protocols (LAN/WAN/VLAN), VPN (Global Protect), NAC, and network architecture
• Hands-on experience in implementation, troubleshooting & administration of Palo Alto firewalls, threat prevention modules, Panorama mgmt. platform
• Knowledge on cloud solutions for Network Security (Azure)
• A high level of demonstrated organizational skill supporting business and process analysis and process implementation in moderately complex environments
• Strong prioritization skills and able to handle multiple tasks effectively
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Active problem solver, working across multiple IS and business teams for solutions.
• Strong business knowledge / acumen.
• Articulate appropriately both in written and oral form, and collaborate with multiple teams regarding security and privacy obligations and duties

Desirable:

• CCNP - Security
• CCSA/CCSE
• CISSP

• Competitive Pay​

• Multiple Healthcare plan choices​

• Dental and vision insurance​

• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​

• Short- and Long-Term Disability​

• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​

• Paid holidays & vacation​

• Floating days off​

• Parental leave for new parents​

• Employee resource groups​

• Learning & development programs​

• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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