We’re looking for a Senior Information Security Specialist to join our team, reporting to our Director of Information Security. In this role, you’ll help shape how we work on daily firewall operations and complex firewall related incidents.

You’ll fit right in if you’re collaborative, and enjoy challenging work and partnering across teams and time zones, and get energy from tackling challenges that make an impact on a global scale.

​What You'll Do

• Work on firewall requests (planning, documenting and implementing firewall openings)

• Communicate with clients (both internal and external) for any firewall-related matters

• Troubleshoot and resolve sophisticated firewall-related incidents

• Perform firewall upgrades with pre- and post-checks

• Collaborate with other teams on daily basis with regards to firewall requests, incidents and upgrades

• Participate in CAB meetings and represent firewall changes

• Good understanding of OSI Layers/understanding of network security technologies

• Expertise on firewall hardware products - Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint

• Expertise on Firewall Management products -  Panorama, FortiManager, Checkpoint Mgmt Server

• Good understanding in VPN concepts (S2S IPSec VPN, SSL Remote VPN)

• Understanding of firewall OS upgrade process and specifics for different vendors is a plus (both standalone and HA)

• Basic knowledge of IDS/IPS technologies

• Understanding of attack activities, such as scans, man in the middle, sniffing, DoS, etc and possible abnormal activities, such as worms, Trojans, viruses, etc

• Referring knowledge base for identified known threats and performing analysis, providing mitigation plan

• Experience with IT Operation tools like ITSM, Jira

• Understanding of ITIL processes

• Good understanding of Change management, Incident management and Problem Management processes

• Being able to perform preliminary analysis of alerts and submitting incident tickets

• Follow the defined process to complete open firewall requests to maintain adherence to defined SLAs

• Ability to support 24/7 on-call rotation

Nice to Have

• Experience with log analysis tool like Splunk is a plus

• Ability to learn new technologies, including but not limited to Cloud technologies and terraform deployments.

• Experience with firewall analyzer tool experience is a plus (security policies/ACLs and config analysis, tools like Skybox, AlgoSec, etc.)

• Network monitoring tool experience is a plus (i.e. NNMi

• Education Required:  Degree qualified in Computers Science, Information Systems or other related discipline, or equivalent work experience.    
• Experience Required:  At least 8 years

This position can be located in Denver, and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment (at least 3 days a week in office, subject to change), providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Nasdaq will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.

The base pay range for this role is $107,000 - $198,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq’s programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.