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Network Security Engineer

MetLife • Full-time • Cary, NC, US • 6d ago

Location(s)

Posting Location: Cary, North Carolina

City/Cities

Cary

Country

United States

Working Schedule

Full-Time

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Available

Posted Date

27-Nov-2024

Job ID

5131

Description and Requirements

Role Value Proposition:

The Network Engineer - DevOps is responsible for the design, engineering, and optimization of current and emerging network technologies to support MetLife business in over 40+ countries. This role requires expertise in many of the following network architectures, including route/switch, VPN, Load Balancing, firewalls, WAN acceleration, Cloud Security, Zero Trust, SDN, as well as service chaining through API integration and automation.

Key Responsibilities:

Upkeeping of Global Network Security Organization’s technology portfolio ensuring standards, compliance and adhere to best practice.
Provide level 2 technical support for Core Network Security portfolio – include but not limited to Firewall, URL Filtering, Remote Access VPN
Provide write-up for Root Cause Analysis and represent at the Major Problem Review Meeting
Involved in Proof-of-concept analysis of new technology and product sets – like Network Cloud Security, Cloud VPN and Zero Trust
Collaborate with project management stakeholders to ensure technical deliverables are met.
Ability to manage the project tasks and communicate any technical impact to change management.
Identify gaps and areas of improvement using operational metrics and collaborate with Sr. members using Agile framework to address business needs and improve business value
Take on technical leading role in a project with limited guidance from Sr. Team Member

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills

Required:

2+ years equivalent work experience with strong knowledge in 3 technical core competencies - Firewall, Remote Access VPN, Site-Site VPN, Cloud Network Security & Network Access Control, Protocol level security, Proxy & Analytic tools such as Splunk etc.
Skills to utilize protocol-level analysis tool such as Wireshark to troubleshoot complex problems
Must have strong analytical skills, excellent understanding of application and network architecture, and ability to assess security designs with minimal supervision
Strong Communication Skills
Ability to self-manage project and improvements (process and technical) across the supported portfolio of technologies.

Preferred:

CCNA or equivalent certification
Associates Degree in Computer Science, information Systems or related field
Cloud related certification and experience
Palo Alto experience / certification

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.