Network Security Engineer

Freddie Mac

full-time

Posted on: 9/25/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $145,000 - $217,000 per year

SeniorLead

AnsibleAWSCloudFirewallsLinuxPerlPythonTerraform

About the role

Provide engineering and automation of Firewall/Web Application, Firewall on-prem and in the cloud
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
Collaborate with the business as they are our customers and handle a queue of requests from the business
Improve audit evidence gathering and streamline evidence capturing processes
Advise the business on current perimeter configurations and upcoming changes
Execute to completion any task given and provide clear, documented status updates to management and team members
Assist with troubleshooting firewall tickets and participate in monthly on-call rotation
Secure the perimeter of Freddie Mac Networks as part of the Security Perimeter team within Enterprise Network Services

Typically, 8 -10 years of related professional IT experience
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 accepted; advanced studies/degree preferred
This role also requires a monthly on-call rotation
Ability to assist with troubleshooting firewall tickets
Can work non-regular first shift working hours for troubleshooting and on-call