Summary

Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Job Description

Applied's IT organization has a long reputation of being a great place to work. The IT team has been recognized as one of Computerworld's 100 Best Places to Work in IT. In addition, numerous Applied IT leaders have been honored as a CIO Magazine's Ones to Watch or Computerworld Premier 100 IT leaders.

Proven Design/ Engineering excellence & expertise on Firewalls, Routing and Switching. Also good understanding of Next Gen Firewalls (On Premise, Cloud IaaS & SaaS) and Advanced Networking Technologies with at least 5 years of relevant experience in networking and security technologies.

Core Competencies

• Strong Experience in Network Security and Firewall Technology within an enterprise environment.
• Advanced experience with Palo Alto Firewalls w/ Panorama, including firewall policy development and deployment.
• Extensive experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting TCP/IP network configurations and firewalls, with proficiency in Firewall/IDPS/VPN technologies such as Checkpoint, Juniper, Palo Alto, Cisco, and Fortinet.
• Design and define firewall security rule structure.
• Define security control standards for layer 7 inspection ( App-ID, User-ID, Security Profiles, etc.), SSL Decryption
• Expertise in IPS, URL Filtering, Sandboxing Wildfire and Threat prevention and good understanding of threat model and MITRE framework.
• Experience in Firewall Posture Management solution such as Skybox and Tufin
• Experience deploying and supporting firewalls in IaaS cloud environments (Azure and AWS deployment of PAN Firewalls).
• Proficiency in analyzing risks associated with new applications/technology and supporting PKI protocols.
• Solid understanding of IP routing/switching concepts and troubleshooting TCP/IP protocols
• Excellent Knowledge & experience in networking technologies such as Ethernet, OSPF, IPsec, VLANs, HSRP, PPP, EIGRP, BGP, QoS, Multicast, ACLs, VPNs
• Packet capture analysis skills using tools such as Wireshark.
• Experience in using network management tools for performance, tuning, troubleshooting and capacity planning.
• Working Knowledge on Security technologies and concepts.
• Knowledge on scripting tools and exposure on deploying automation tool sets for network & security domain.
• Good understanding and experience of Network Switching/Routing with Cisco and Aruba technologies
• Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.
• Palo Alto Networks (PCNSA/PCNSE) and CCNP (Routing/Switching or Data Center) Certification Mandatory
• Azure and Fortinet Certification is a plus.

Job Responsibilities    

• Evaluate alternative technologies and architectures in relation to AMAT Enterprise network security infrastructure needs.
• Interface with management and vendors to develop and implement new solutions to meet business requirements.
• Design, Support and Troubleshooting of existing and growing Network and Firewall environments.
• Create Low Level Design, High Level Design, Implementation Plan, and Acceptance Test Plan documents in accordance with standards.
• Design and manage the rollout of critical network security infrastructures.
• Design, implement, and manage all the Firewall technologies in the on premise, Private cloud and SaaS
• Communications' products and services, on both a strategic (long term) and tactical (immediate term) level.
• Perform analytical, technical, cost analysis and CAPEX development work in in the planning, design, installation and on-going administration and management of AMAT core security networks.
• Ensure that network infrastructure is fully documented and performing as required for internal and customer SLA guarantees and expectations by means of specific metrics and measurements.
• Provide technical expertise to Business groups to develop new solutions and strategies to enhance the overall experience.
• Ability to effectively convey ideas through oral and written communications, ability to work in a group or independently, detail oriented, ability to effectively listen to and resolve customer issues, ability to translate operational requirements into technical requirements, plan and manage engineering design tasks through participation of with extended teams.
• Escalation contact for all network related outages/critical issues across the globe.
• To act as engineering escalation, contact and work closely with operations team on transition services from Engineering to sustaining operations.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

Business expertise

• Understands key business drivers and challenges and can translate these into understanding broader enterprise network security requirements. 

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
• Solid oral and written communications, problem solving, commitment to task, ability to lead and influence change.

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
  Ability to work and communicate effectively as an individual contributor or as part of a cross functional team to meet common objectives.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• 5-8 Years of Experience

Certifications

• Palo Alto Networks (PCNSA and PCNSE)
• CCNP (Routing/Switching)
• Azure, AWS Networking and Fortinet Certification is a plus.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$112,000.00 - $154,000.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.