Jr. Network Security Engineer at WEX Inc.

Wex, Inc. is looking for a Junior Network Security Engineer. This individual would be responsible for implementing and maintaining security tools in a globally-distributed enterprise environment.

Technically, you:

• Possess knowledge and experience with Network Firewalls
• Are able to engineer, implement, and monitor security measures to protect the enterprise
• Are able to configure and troubleshoot network security infrastructure devices
• Regularly review configurations and develop improvement plans
• Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security findings
• Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes and recommendations for security enhancement.
• Have a general background in IT, cyber security, and supporting processes
• Experience working with compliance and regulatory frameworks such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA/HITRUST, SOX, GDPR, NIST, etc.

At a minimum, you

• Have 1-2 years of experience in Network Security Engineering
• Have 1-2 years of broad experience with network security technologies such as WAF technologies, network and/or cloud firewalls, Cloud Network Security, etc.
• Have a practical understanding of modern cloud IT infrastructure, networking, and security engineering concepts
• Are able to troubleshoot network and security issues within a complex environment
• Have 1-2 years of experience in engineering solutions which meet security, compliance, and business needs
• Can commit and deliver on very specific project/delivery timelines with minimal supervision
• Are able work in an on-call rotation which may include some night and weekend shifts
• Have excellent customer support skills, both written and verbal
• Have 1-2 years of experience with securing application communication and enabling secure communication through HTTPS

It would be nice if you

• Experience working with Imperva Cloud WAF
• Have relevant vendor or Information Security certifications
• Experience working with Palo Alto Firewalls
• Have experience working with development teams in a CI/CD or Agile environment
• Have experience in the Financial Services industry

Description

Wex, Inc. is looking for a Junior Network Security Engineer. This individual would be responsible for implementing and maintaining security tools in a globally-distributed enterprise environment.

Who Are We?

We’re the Global Information Security Team at WEX, responsible for implementing and operating security technologies and processes throughout WEX. We partner closely with internal teams and customers to assure WEX operates in a secure and compliant manner. Our team holds itself to a high-standard and we collaborate closely with one another to ensure strong, reliable, and effective relationships. We own our results and we take pride of ownership in everything we do.

We need help!

Changing the world isn’t easy, and we have a lot of work ahead of us. From securing applications, data centers, and cloud resources, we’ve got more work than we can handle and we’re looking for great people to come along for the ride. We are looking for a Network Security Engineer that is responsible for ensuring the secure function of network security and familiarity with multiple general security practices and toolsets.

Who are you?

Culturally, you’re:

• A highly motivated Junior Network Security Engineer who loves working on small, high performing teams that interface with the entire enterprise.
• A collaborative, solid communicator who works well with your team and stakeholders to drive projects from inception to completion.
• Someone who cares deeply for team results but is able to work independently to deliver high quality solutions for projects and operational tasks.
• Comfortable balancing the need to move fast with the realities of working in a highly regulated organization.
• Someone who thrives in situations where details and accuracy are vital.
• A skilled worker that has the motivation, expertise, and work ethic to operate independently across global time zones, and who is able to complete tasks and deliverables with minimal oversight.
• Work closely with Enterprise IT teams on securing WEX's infrastructure and applications.

Technically, you:

Possess knowledge and experience with Network Firewalls

Are able to engineer, implement, and monitor security measures to protect the enterprise

Are able to configure and troubleshoot network security infrastructure devices

Regularly review configurations and develop improvement plans

Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security findings

Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes and recommendations for security enhancement.

Have a general background in IT, cyber security, and supporting processes

Experience working with compliance and regulatory frameworks such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA/HITRUST, SOX, GDPR, NIST, etc.

At a minimum, you

Have 1-2 years of experience in Network Security Engineering

Have 1-2 years of broad experience with network security technologies such as WAF technologies, network and/or cloud firewalls, Cloud Network Security, etc.

Have a practical understanding of modern cloud IT infrastructure, networking, and security engineering concepts

Are able to troubleshoot network and security issues within a complex environment

Have 1-2 years of experience in engineering solutions which meet security, compliance, and business needs

Can commit and deliver on very specific project/delivery timelines with minimal supervision

Are able work in an on-call rotation which may include some night and weekend shifts

Have excellent customer support skills, both written and verbal

Have 1-2 years of experience with securing application communication and enabling secure communication through HTTPS

It would be nice if you

Experience working with Imperva Cloud WAF

Have relevant vendor or Information Security certifications

Experience working with Palo Alto Firewalls

Have experience working with development teams in a CI/CD or Agile environment

Have experience in the Financial Services industry

The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.

Salary Pay Range: $71,000.00 - $94,500.00