Sr Network Security Engineer

Job Summary:

The Senior Security Network Engineer will lead complex projects involving the planning, design, installation, and level 3 technical support of LAN/WAN data, voice, and video information technology solutions, focusing on but not limited to security architecture design, strategies, and compliance.
The Senior Security Network Engineer will provide technical guidance on all things Network Security and have detailed knowledge of Network Engineering concepts and understanding of IDS/IPS, Malware Analysis, and Content Filtering. To be successful, the individual in this role must have a strong knowledge of security practices and tools related to identity and access management and enterprise digital certificate management systems. This role establishes and maintains programs that enable the business to operate efficiently and comply with regulatory and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the planning, evaluation, testing, selection, implementation, and level 3 support of Azure and GCP cloud environment Palo Alto firewall
• Mentors junior engineers on security & networking technologies, standards, methodologies, and procedures
• Leads development, implementation, and maintenance of security and network standards and documentation
• Participates in developing long-term strategic, capacity, and performance planning objectives and goals
• Participates in network infrastructure security audit activities and provides evidence as required
• Leads network infrastructure security remediation activities
• Coordinates efforts to isolate and resolve network and security-related issues
• Participates in IT and corporate-lead initiatives
• Researches new technology and evaluates viability to meet or exceed business requirements and goals
• Designs and performs internal and external penetration validation testing to ensure that computer systems are up to date relative to all operating systems, patches, and virus protection software. Collaborates with other technology teams, including Engineering, to design and implement remediation solutions.
• Identifies, reports, and provides assistance during information security incidents as part of an Incident Response Team; reviews and responds to security alerts to investigate malicious activity
• Supports evaluation of new security technologies that address both current and future needs based on emerging threats and industry trends
• Keeps up to date with exploits relevant to the retail sales environment
• Solves complex architecture/design and business problems; solutions are extensible; works to simplify, optimize, remove bottlenecks, etc.
• Provides mentoring and guidance to more junior level engineers; may provide feedback and direction on specific engineering tasks
• Responds to escalated security issues for enterprise systems; facilitates advanced diagnosis and troubleshooting when necessary
• Provides input into security breach response procedures; helps lead security breach response activities
• Leads break/fix activities, escalating problems to senior management and/or vendors as appropriate
• Analyzes the output of industry-standard cybersecurity tools and identifies remediations to reduce risk and exposure of applications
• Completes custom enhancements of applications using secure coding techniques to reduce the threat of remote or local vulnerabilities

• Evaluates entire applications (Container, Infrastructure, host platform) to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, CIS, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent work or military experience in a related field)
• 5 years of experience in technology system support, software development or a related field
• 3 years of experience with information security applications and systems
• 2 years of experience in database technologies
• 4 years of experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development life cycles (SDLC)
• 1 year of DevOps experience
• 3 years of experience evaluating entire applications (Container, Infrastructure, host platform) to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities

• 3 years of experience in the custom enhancement or development of applications using secure coding techniques to reduce the threat of remote or local vulnerabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant information security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, PCI ISA, CRISC, CISA, OSCP, GPen)
• Advanced understanding of information security practices and policies
• 5 years of IT experience developing and implementing business systems within an organization
• 5 years of experience working with defect or incident tracking software
• 5 years of experience writing technical documentation in a software development environment
• 3 years of experience working with an IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework
• 3 years of experience leading teams, with or without direct reports
• 5 years of experience working with source code control systems
• Experience working with Continuous Integration/ Continuous Deployment tools
• 5 years of experience in systems analysis, including defining technical requirements and performing high level design for complex solutions

• Experience with Cloud technologies

About Lowe's:
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE 50 home improvement company serving approximately 18 million customers a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2019 sales of $72.1 billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or service more than 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports its hometown Charlotte region and all communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

About Lowe's in the Community:
As a FORTUNE 50 home improvement company, Lowe's is committed to creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts through nonprofit partnerships. Across every community we serve, Lowe's associates donate their time and expertise through the Lowe's Heroes volunteer program. For the latest news, visit Newsroom.Lowes.com or follow @LowesMedia on Twitter.