Senior Network Security Engineer

Cboe Global Markets

. Design, deploy, and migrate Palo Alto firewall solutions across global environments .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $119,000 - $169,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in designing, deploying, and managing Palo Alto firewall solutions, with a strong focus on security architecture and network integrations. Proficient in troubleshooting complex network issues and mentoring teams on best practices in network security.

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Palo Alto Firewall ManagementNetwork Security Design PrinciplesBGP and OSPF RoutingPacket-Level AnalysisScripting or API-Driven Automation

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Hard Skills

Network EngineeringFirewall SolutionsSSL DecryptionTraffic EngineeringRouting DesignDeep Packet AnalysisNAT TroubleshootingMicrosegmentationZero-Trust ConceptsCloud Security Controls

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationProblem-SolvingWork Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

Palo Alto PanoramaArista Networking PlatformsF5 Load BalancersAWS Networking ConstructsCloudflare Security ServicesKubernetes Networking

Certifications & Qualifications

Palo Alto CertificationsCisco Certifications

Industry Keywords

Network Security OperationsIncident ResponseEnterprise RoutingHybrid EnvironmentsMulti-Vendor Infrastructure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudFirewallsKubernetesSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, and migrate Palo Alto firewall solutions across global environments
Architect security policies, segmentation, SSL decryption, and centralized management
Lead complex security and network integrations using BGP, OSPF, routing design, failover, and traffic engineering
Partner with network, cloud, and infrastructure teams to implement secure, scalable connectivity across on-premises and hybrid environments
Serve as a senior escalation point for advanced firewall and network infrastructure troubleshooting
Perform deep packet, flow, and session-level analysis
Support network security operations and incident response
Diagnose connectivity issues involving routing, NAT, policy enforcement, and application behavior
Mentor engineers and NOC staff on networking fundamentals, structured troubleshooting, and operational best practices
Manage and prioritize work intake
Communicate technical findings, risks, and trade-offs to technical stakeholders and senior leadership
Evaluate and recommend improvements to security architecture, firewall capabilities, and network design

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of network and security engineering experience across enterprise routing, switching, and firewall platforms
5+ years of hands-on experience managing Palo Alto firewalls, including SSL decryption, security profiles, and Panorama-based centralized management (required)
Strong demonstrated experience designing and troubleshooting complex network and security environments
Experience with BGP, OSPF, NAT, and packet-level analysis in production environments
Deep understanding of TCP/IP, traffic flows, and structured troubleshooting methodologies
Strong understanding of network security design principles, including segmentation, access control, zone-based design, microsegmentation, and zero-trust concepts
Experience leading firewall migrations and contributing to enterprise network security architecture
Experience with scripting or API-driven automation
Experience with Arista or similar enterprise networking platforms and edge technologies preferred
Experience with proxy platforms, load balancers such as F5, and multi-vendor infrastructure preferred
Experience with AWS networking constructs and security controls preferred
Experience with Cloudflare or similar edge security services preferred
Familiarity with Kubernetes networking, segmentation, and network policies preferred
Experience participating in or leading multi-vendor infrastructure migrations preferred
Relevant Palo Alto, Cisco, or equivalent industry certifications preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future
No visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
Employee referral bonus program
Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities
Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
Generous charitable giving company match
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers
Annual incentive compensation may be available
Participation in Cboe's long-term equity programs may be available