Network Security Architect - Remote In Texas

Publix Associate Services is able to offer virtual employment for this position in Texas Only.

Please note that Publix Associate Services will not sponsor any hire for this position for an H-1B visa or permanent residence.

Description:

The position will provide security best practices and guidance on Network Security.

The job responsibilities for this position are:

• define Network Security strategies and architecture including
  • segmentation / zero trust
  • firewalls
  • IDS/IPS
  • web content filtering
  • advanced threat protection
  • policy management
• develop principles, best practices, standards, and guidelines for Network Security technologies
• define current and future Network Security processes and systems, so they align with core policies and strategic direction
• provide consulting services to software development, security, and technology teams to ensure strategic alignment and integration of required Network Security technologies and standards into solution designs
• help identify weaknesses in Network Security designs and guide how to rectify them
• provide training, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to analysts, developers, engineers, and other architects to ensure a strong focus on the seamless integration of Network Security controls in a highly distributed environment

Required Qualifications:

• must have a bachelor's degree in computer science or an analytical discipline or equivalent experience
• must have one or more relevant security qualifications, such as CISA, CISSP, CISSM, GIAC, or other Network Security/technology certifications
• must have a minimum of eight years of experience in technology architecture, solution strategies formation, design, product selection, testing, and implementation, including at least five years pertaining specifically to Network Security
• must have five years of experience in the design of enterprise Network Security solutions which include cloud-delivered security functions, software-defined security control and policy enforcement, DNS-layer security, Network Security segmentation, and automation, next-generation firewalls (NGFW), intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPs), virtual private networks (VPNs)
• must have hands-on experience working with firewall technologies such as Palo Alto, Checkpoint, SonicWall, etc.
• must have a minimum of three years of defining security standards and best practices for Network Security technologies and processes
• must have strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• must have strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills
• must have excellent planning and organizational skills
• must have the ability to resolve complex business and technical issues and to make decisions using sound business judgment
• must have a high degree of confidentiality, maturity, self-motivation, commitment, and integrity
• must have excellent attendance and punctuality record, and
• must show enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work, and a commitment to Publix and our mission

Preferred Qualifications:

• experience with distributed firewalls in a public cloud such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
• experience with distributed firewalls in private data center clouds using VMWare Cloud Foundation
• an affinity and experience with automation and a development-based approach to security
• hands-on experience with public cloud, SaaS, PaaS, aPaaS, and IaaS concepts and technologies

Frequency of Pay: Monthly

Potential Annual Pay with Bonus: $131,885 - $199,225

Year End Bonus: As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix Associate Services issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

Benefits Information:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health plan (with prescription benefits)
• Group dental plan
• Group vision plan
• Vacation pay
• Sick pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance (with accidental death & dismemberment benefits)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paycheck direct deposit
• 6 paid holidays (associates can exchange the following holidays with their manager’s approval: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day).

Additional Information:

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.