UCLA Health
Description
Under the direction of the Manager of IT Network Engineering, the Principal Network Engineer is responsible for the configuration, implementation and support of network firewalls, network routers/switches, network software, daily operational incidents, service request tickets, network break/fix support, incident and technical escalations, network maintenance and maintenance support. The Principal Network Engineer’s role functions also include, but are not limited to enterprise project deliverables, project tasks, project documentation, build, installation, performance monitoring, optimization, troubleshooting and maintenance of a variety of systems of the network. This is a principal level role, specializing in advanced level network infrastructure design and network security solution delivery. In this role, you will: * Perform deployments of Next-Generation firewalls, firewall technologies and related security controls. * Configure firewall security rules and security policies as they pertain to project and security control deployments. * Implement and maintain robust security measures to safeguard the network against unauthorized access, cyber threats, and data breaches. * Design and enforce network access controls, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other security mechanisms. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment of network solutions. * Oversee network upgrades and migrations to minimize disruptions to the organization’s operations. * Monitor network performance and proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks, latency issues, and other performance-related problems. * Conduct regular network assessments and capacity planning to ensure optimal network performance.
Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electronics Engineering or a related field, and three years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have at least 7 Years in Information Technology REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: * Working knowledge of Next-Generation firewall technologies and capabilities. * Experience building Access Control Lists and firewall rules on enterprise class routers, switches and firewalls. * Solid understanding of network security, the IT security ecosystem and how it relates to firewalls and other network technologies. * Expert level knowledge of VPN tunneling, VPN security and VPN traffic engineering. * Subject matter expert in Network Address Translation, Port Address Translation, firewall security rule logic and TCP/UDP port usage and terminology.
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