Network Security Engineer, Tech Lead

Lead engineering and automation for firewall and secure perimeter activities across on-prem and cloud environments on Freddie Mac’s Security Perimeter team.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders and respond to frequent daily customer requests in a timely manner
• Improve audit evidence gathering and streamline evidence capture workflows
• Manage and advance a queue of business requests from start to completion
• Advise on current perimeter configurations and upcoming perimeter changes
• Execute assigned tasks end to end and drive them to completion
• Participate in a monthly on-call rotation
• Assist with troubleshooting firewall tickets
• Provide clear, documented status updates to management and team members

Requirements

• Typically 8 to 10 years of related professional IT experience
• Extensive hands-on expertise implementing and administering firewalls, especially Palo Alto Networks firewalls and other secure perimeter applications
• Deep understanding of Palo Alto firewall configurations, policies, and best practices
• Proficiency with scripting and programming languages, including Python, Perl, YAML, and PowerShell
• Extensive experience with AWS security and CloudFormation Templates (CFT)
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation platforms Ansible and Terraform (plus)
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (advantageous)
• Strong Linux skills
• Proven networking and troubleshooting experience with a focus on Palo Alto Networks products
• Expertise supporting encryption and/or security appliance devices
• Ability to prioritize tasks independently without direct management oversight
• Advanced problem-solving skills with effectiveness under tight deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent professional experience accepted (advanced studies/degree preferred)

Tech Stack

• Palo Alto Networks firewalls
• Python, Perl, YAML, PowerShell
• AWS security, CloudFormation Templates (CFT)
• Ansible, Terraform
• CI/CD pipelines
• Linux
• Encryption, security appliance devices

Job Details

• Location: Dallas, TX (onsite)
• Employment: Full time
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Annual Salary Range: USD 146,000 - 218,000
• Incentive Program: Eligible to participate in the annual incentive program