Lead Network Security Engineer

About Grainger:

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.

We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.

Position Details:

As a Lead Network Security Engineer, you will protect Grainger information assets by implementing advanced Network Security tools, automating, integrating Grainger Network Security tools and processes, and collaborating across the Information Security and IT organizations including making smart long-term decisions.  You have expert knowledge of Network Security concepts (SSE) and Firewalls (Palo Alto is preferred)

You will report to the Senior Manager of Information Security Engineering.

Pay:

This position is salaried and will pay between $126990- $195,330 with a target bonus of 15%.

The range provided is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Other factors that are involved in offer decisions include, and are not limited to: a candidate's experience, qualifications, geographical area, and internal equity of the team.

You Will:

• Understanding of Network Security Engineering and architecture design, network protocols, and troubleshooting tools.
• Translate security requirements into firewall design. 
• Identify operational, performance, and capacity issues. 
• Logs, network traces, with a understanding of application flows
• Senior level knowledge of Network Firewalls (Palo Alto is preferred)
• Experience with Network Security tools and concepts in a cloud environment (AWS preferred)
• Senior level knowledge deploying and managing SSE technologies (Zscaler, ZIA, ZPA, and ZDX preferred)
• Experience with scripting and automation tools (Python, Ansible, or Terraform is preferred)
• Lead the installation, configuration, and integration of Network Security technologies including SSE & Firewalls. 
• Lead the Network Security team in operational and policy decisions around Firewall and SSE technologies
• Identify operational issues and opportunities for improvement within the Network Security domain in addition to partnering with internal and external stakeholders
• Build capacity planning and trending capabilities to scale within the Network Security domain

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing Network Firewalls and SSE technologies
• 7+ years required of combined IT and Information Security work experience with a broad exposure to Infrastructure & Networks within multi-platform and cloud environments
• Experience automating Network Security solutions
• Experience with Agile Scrum methodology

Rewards and Benefits:

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger.

• Paid time off (PTO) days and 6 company holidays per year
• Benefits starting on day one, including medical, dental vision and life insurance
• 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period with no personal contribution required
• Employee discounts, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing, free access to financial counseling, education and more.

DEI Statement

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment.  With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.