Network Security Engineer, Tech Lead

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a Network Security Engineer Technical Lead to join our Security Perimeter team. We sit within the Enterprise Network Services of the Information Technology Division. This Network Security Engineer Tech Lead will provide engineering and automation of Firewall/Web Application, Firewall on-prem and in the cloud. You will also lead automation through scripting, companywide new application implementation and other secure perimeter activities for the Freddie Mac infrastructure and applications across multi-site enterprise cloud and data center environments.

This role requires a monthly on-call rotation.

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Our Impact:

Our team is responsible for securing the perimeter of Freddie Mac Networks. We assist by securing the environment we utilize and rely on every day!

Your Impact:

• Collaborate with the business as they are our customers. We have many daily requests for the business which need to be responded to in a timely manner
• Improve our audit evidence gathering. We are heavily audited and need to streamline our evidence capturing processes
• Handle a queue of request that come from the business (our customers)
• Advise the business on current perimeter configurations and upcoming changes
• Execute to completion any task given to you

Qualifications:

• Typically, 8 -10 years of related professional IT experience, with extensive expertise in the implementation and administration of firewalls, particularly Palo Alto Networks firewalls and other secure perimeter applications
• Must have a deep understanding of Palo Alto firewall configurations, policies, and best practices
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages, including Python, Perl, YAML, and PowerShell
• Extensive experience with AWS security and CloudFormation Templates (CFT)
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation platforms such as Ansible and Terraform is a plus
• Understanding of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines is advantageous.
• Strong Linux skills
• Proven experience in networking and troubleshooting, with a focus on Palo Alto Networks products
• Expertise in supporting encryption and/or security appliance devices
• Exceptional ability to prioritize tasks independently, without the need for direct management oversight
• Competence in providing clear, documented status updates to both management and team members
• Advanced problem-solving skills with the capability to work effectively under tight deadlines
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience or equivalent experience; advanced studies/degree preferred
• This role also requires a monthly on-call rotation
• Ability to assist with troubleshooting firewall tickets

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Excellent collaborator and partner
• Spirit for innovation and ability to work in the space of "no longer" and "not yet"
• Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies
• Can work non-regular first shift working hours for troubleshooting and on-call

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

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A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac's business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.

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Time-type:Full time

FLSA Status:Exempt

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.


This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $146,000 - $218,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.