Network/Firewall Engineer

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

CAES by Honeywell is seeking a Network/Firewall Engineer in Remote-US, currently living in the Pacific or Mountain time zone. This person will focus on handling the daily operations of all services relating to perimeter security, and all interdependent servers and infrastructure within all global data centers and cloud subscriptions (firewall and proxy services). This position will function as a technical resource to assist in proactive problem identification and solution proposal, and will also handle service requests from customers. This position will entail documenting, assisting with and/or performing the installation and configuration of hardware/software, the management of IT infrastructure projects and components, and the monitoring and support of these services (including all operational processes, procedures and diagrams). Additional responsibilities will include helping to identify and implement innovative solutions to improve the infrastructure, and documenting all activities. This position will involve daily interaction with customers and other IT personnel. This position may require 10% regional and international travel.

Experience for this role may include but are not limited to:

• Enterprise datacenter firewall (Checkpoint and VMWare NSX), proxy and network operations skills
• Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) implementation and support
• TCP/IP troubleshooting
• Azure and AWS cloud networking skills
• Unix/Python Scripting skills
• Basic troubleshooting skills on Linux and Windows
• Basic knowledge of server/desktop/laptop, hardware/software installation, troubleshooting and repair
• Ability to manage/prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work as a self-starter with minimal supervision
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively respond, with a sense of urgency, in a crisis situation
• Knowledge and experience in monitoring tools and reports, general Windows Active Directory or LDAP experience, stored procedures and database queries/reporting and backup/recovery technology is a plus
  
  

This role will work closely with other team members and have the opportunity to work directly and be mentored by their manager. This person must demonstrate strong communication skills and should have the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast paced work environment.

Minimum:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 3 years direct experience in Information Technology
• Minimum of 1 years firewall, proxy and network operations/installation experience (Checkpoint, Palo Alto, and VMWare NSX)
• Basic troubleshooting skills on Linux and Windows
• TCP/IP troubleshooting
• Basic knowledge of server/desktop/laptop, hardware/software installation, troubleshooting and repair
• Ability to travel to other work sites within the U.S.
• Able to participate in a 24/7 On-call rotation
• Currently reside in the Pacific or Mountain time zone
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license.
• This position will require the ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Active Security clearance
• 5+ years direct experience in Information Technology
• 3+ years firewall, proxy and network operations/installation experience (Checkpoint, Palo Alto, and VMWare NSX)
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Unix/Python Scripting skills
• Educational background with a focus on Technology or IT desirable
• Knowledge and experience in monitoring tools and reports, general Windows Active Directory or LDAP experience, stored procedures and database queries/reporting and backup/recovery technology is a plus

Salary Range: $ 70,615.09 - $ 155,443 (United States) annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

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EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.