Network Security Engineer
Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Cybersecurity · DevOps · Network Administration
In short
Synopsys is seeking a Network Security Engineer in Porto Salvo, Portugal to design, deploy, and manage network security infrastructure. This role involves implementing security standards, automating deployments with tools like Python and Ansible, and ensuring compliance with frameworks like NIST, while supporting global networks across data centers and cloud environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot production network infrastructure and associated services.
- Implement network security standards and access controls following NIST frameworks.
- Develop and implement network security policies and procedures.
- Implement and support campus and data center macro and micro-segmentation policies.
- Utilize automation tools and scripts to standardize deployment configurations and environments.
- Monitor and analyze networks for potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Manage network security infrastructure including SASE, firewalls, VPNs, and ZTA solutions.
- Help maintain and advance Zero Trust Architecture adoption.
- Develop and enforce best practice security standards, compliance, and governance.
- Conduct external and internal security audits and assessments.
- Stay up to date on emerging network security threats and proof of concepts.
- Create and maintain documentation of network security designs, processes, and procedures.
- Identify and solve problems related to overall security infrastructure performance, efficiency, and availability.
- Contribute to network and security support ticketing and provide timely resolution for end user issues.
Requirements
- 4 + years of experience working on current bleeding edge technology Gartner leaders.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Proficient in network configuration management and automation tools (Python, Ansible).
- Familiar with Rest API automation and configuration management secure coding.
- General knowledge of NIST, CIS Benchmark and/or STIG security frameworks.
- Experience with MFA, SSO, SAML deployment.
- Familiar with Clearpass NAC.
- Deep understanding of network security systems and protocols such as IPSec, IKE, GRE, TACACS, RADIUS, 802.1x, OSPF, DMVPN, BGP, SD-WAN.
- Experience with configuring and troubleshooting Cisco, Versa, and Aruba devices.
- Experience with configuring Palo Alto, Zscaler and SASE solutions.
- General knowledge of Frontier AI threat risk and prevention.
- Ability to work after hours to support projects and maintenance activities.
- Some knowledge of automation and scripting tools such as Python and Ansible.
- Ability to create best practice secure environment diagrams and documentation.
- Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources.
- Strong verbal, written interpersonal and communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge on quantum resistant encryption and migration plan.
- AI/ML frameworks like ScikitLearn, PyTorch, or Azure ML.
- Cloud experience in GCP, Azure and AWS.
- Experience with working in a global team environment and solving problems independently.
- Master’s degrees in Network or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity.
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits.
- Total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings.
- Opportunity to feel valued and supported.
- Opportunity to advance your career in network security.
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Company
Synopsys Inc
Job Posted
22 hours ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Porto Salvo, Portugal
Qualification
Bachelor
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