Job Description

Job Title: Security Engineer (Mergers & Acquisitions Team)

📍 Location: San Jose, CA

Duration: 6 Months

MUST HAVE SKILL :

• 5+ years of proven hands-on Network Security & Administration experience, including firewall management, security controls, and infrastructure protection.
• Strong hands-on expertise with enterprise-grade firewalls and security appliances from Cisco, Checkpoint, and Palo Alto.
• Solid Cloud Security experience, including securing hybrid environments, cloud networking, and cloud-based security controls.
• Deep understanding of encryption and secure connectivity, including TLS/SSL for web traffic, IPsec, and VPN technologies.
• Certifications : CCNA (Network), CCNP (Security)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer to support Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) security integration efforts. This role focuses on designing, deploying, and troubleshooting security appliances and controls to securely integrate acquired companies into the existing enterprise network.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with firewalls, security tools, cloud security, and enterprise infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with network, security, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration, maintain business continuity, and uplift the overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Implementation

• Deploy new security appliances and complete all configuration, logging, and auditing requirements.
• Conduct site-by-site assessments and prepare Bill of Materials (BOM) for new firewalls and related equipment.
• Implement standard controls and approved security exceptions to meet business needs.

Configuration & Maintenance

• Update, patch, and register firewalls; integrate them into the global management console.
• Deploy security rule sets, filtering, logging, and audit capabilities in alignment with SOC requirements.
• Understand custom security needs for each acquired entity and build required policy sets.

Assessment, Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Assess current security posture and review reports from internal/external scanning tools.
• Manage vulnerability scanning, data scanning, and remediation.
• Troubleshoot firewall issues and analyze security events while coordinating with network teams.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate documentation, network diagrams, configuration logs, and ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with networking, systems, and application teams.
• Liaise with vendors, service providers, and internal teams to support integration and operational requirements.

Capacity Planning

• Conduct capacity analysis to ensure scalability of security infrastructure as growth continues.

Security Integration Strategy & Roadmapping

• Build 30/60/90-day security integration plans for newly acquired companies.
• Create phased upgrade plans, firewall migration paths, and endpoint remediation strategies.
• Align integration work with long-term enterprise architecture and identify key security priorities.

Automation

• Automate recurring tasks including vulnerability log analysis, data scanning, reporting, and other routine activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on security engineering or network security administration experience.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Cisco: CCNA, CCNP Security
• Checkpoint: CCSA
• Palo Alto: PCNSA, PCNSE, PCCET
• General: CompTIA Security+

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of network concepts and administration.
• Deep knowledge of security appliances, software tools, discovery/assessment tools, and threat landscapes.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade equipment from Cisco, Checkpoint, and Palo Alto .
• Experience with security monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of cloud networking, cloud security, and virtualization technologies.
• Ability to follow precise standards for designing and implementing enterprise security infrastructure.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong time-management and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within global, cross-cultural teams.

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