Versant
news, sports and entertainment
SrPerimeterNetworkEngineer
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“Sr Perimeter Network Engineer at Versant. Skills: Palo Alto Networks firewalls, NGFWs, Panorama, GlobalProtect VPN, network security, perimeter security. Design, deploy, and maintain Palo Alto Networks NGFWs (physical and virtual). Lead architecture and configuration of Security zones and segmentation, NAT policies, Security policies, App-ID, User-ID, and Content-ID, GlobalProtect VPN”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance across all edge security environments
Industry & Context.
Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills; troubleshooting skills in complex enterprise environments
external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of network engineering experience, 5+ years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Panorama, GlobalProtect VPN, IPSec and SSL VPNs, BGP, OSPF, and routing fundamentals, Network segmentation and zero-trust design, TCP/IP, NAT, VLANs, DNS/DHCP, SSL/TLS, managing high-availability firewall deployments, troubleshooting skills in complex enterprise environments
Nice to Have
Palo Alto certifications (PCNSE preferred), Experience with cloud firewalls (VM-Series), Experience with Prisma Access or SASE solutions, Automation experience (Python, Ansible, REST APIs), Experience with SIEM integrations (Splunk, Sentinel, etc. ), Experience in large enterprise or multi-data center environments
What You'll Do.
and maintain Palo Alto Networks NGFWs (physical and virtual)
Lead architecture and configuration of Security zones and segmentation
Implement and manage Panorama for centralized firewall management
Architect and maintain high-availability (HA) firewall clusters
Manage multi-site and hybrid cloud perimeter environments including Azure and GCP
Configure and optimize IPS/IDS
Monitor and respond to security alerts and firewall-related incidents
Perform firewall rule reviews
Support vulnerability remediation and compliance initiatives
Ensure high availability and performance of perimeter security infrastructure
Conduct capacity planning and performance tuning
Troubleshoot complex network and firewall issues
Collaborate with NOC/SOC teams for incident resolution
Maintain documentation of architecture
Participate in security assessments and audits
Ensure adherence to security best practices and standards
Serve as technical SME for perimeter security
Mentor junior engineers
and security teams on new initiatives
Lead firewall migration and upgrade projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with NOC/SOC teams for incident resolution; Partner with cloud, infrastructure, and security teams on new initiatives
Communication Scope
communication skills (technical and non-technical audiences)
Process & Methodology
Lead firewall migration and upgrade projects
Full Job Description
VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most. As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service. VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Perimeter Network Engineer with deep expertise in Palo Alto Networks firewalls to design, implement, manage, and optimize our perimeter security infrastructure. This role will be responsible for securing enterprise network boundaries, leading firewall architecture initiatives, and ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance across all edge security environments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with strong experience in next-generation firewall technologies, threat prevention, and enterprise-scale network security design. Key Responsibilities Firewall Architecture & Engineering * Design, deploy, and maintain Palo Alto Networks NGFWs (physical and virtual). * Lead architecture and configuration of: * Security zones and segmentation * NAT policies * Security policies * App-ID, User-ID, and Content-ID * GlobalProtect VPN * Implement and manage Panorama for centralized firewall management. * Architect and maintain high-ava
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