[Remote] Senior Network Security Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system committed to reimagining healthcare. They are seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to optimize core network security platforms and serve as a technical escalation point for complex security issues in a large-scale enterprise environment.ResponsibilitiesOwn and optimize the organization's core network security platforms, ensuring the availability, performance, and protection of critical systems across a large-scale enterprise environmentServe as the senior technical escalation point for complex security, firewall, and network access control issues, leading root-cause analysis, incident response, and problem resolution effortsDrive continuous improvement of the security environment through policy optimization, segmentation initiatives, automation, and operational enhancements across Palo Alto, Fortinet, and NAC platformsSkillsHigh School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required8–10+ years of hands-on experience in network/security engineeringProven experience operating in large-scale, enterprise environmentsDeep, hands-on expertise with Palo Alto Networks firewallsDeep, hands-on expertise with Fortinet security platformsDeep, hands-on expertise with Cisco ISE and/or Aruba ClearPassStrong knowledge of Firewall operations, policy management, and segmentationStrong knowledge of Authentication protocols (802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+)Strong knowledge of VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN)Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-layered issues under pressure2 years of leadership or management experience preferredBenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your communityCompany OverviewAnswering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in St Louis, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://healthcare.ascension.org.