BankUnited ยท 3 hours ago
Security Platform Operations Engineer II
Hialeah, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBankUnited is a financial institution seeking a Security Platform Operations Engineer II to support their firewall infrastructure. This role involves maintaining firewall policies, collaborating with various teams to optimize configurations, and ensuring compliance with security standards.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Provide support in the design, implementation, and maintenance of a firewall solution to safeguard network assets
Configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot firewalls, including rule base management, NAT, VPN, and threat prevention features
Lead development and implementation of Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) for firewall management and Security Platform Operations
Monitor firewall logs and alerts, analyze traffic patterns, and respond to security incidents
Perform regular firewall policy reviews and updates to ensure alignment with security best practices and business needs
Collaborate with network and security teams to integrate firewalls with other security technologies (SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, etc.)
Assist in the selection, testing, documentation, and operation of firewall-related technologies
Support disaster recovery activities and participate in change control meetings as the firewall subject matter expert
Interface with external vendors for support and hosted security services
Provide technical support to end-users and IT staff regarding firewall-related issues
Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for management on firewall operations and security posture
Assist with internal and external audit requests related to firewall controls
Perform additional duties as assigned
Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.)
Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training
Identifies and reports suspicious activity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or equivalent combination of related education and experience required
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience administering firewalls in a large enterprise environment
Experience with security technologies such as firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and vulnerability management tools
Strong analytical experience in network and data security infrastructure
Expert knowledge of firewall architecture, features, and management tools (CLI, WebUI)
Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and security concepts
Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, and prioritization skills
Strong communication and documentation skills
Ability to work outside normal hours and participate in on-call rotation as needed
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Preferred
A network security firewall administrator certification preferred
CISSP, Security+, or other relevant security certifications preferred
Familiarity with bank security policies and regulatory requirements preferred
Candidates residing in locations within BankUnited's footprint may be given preference
Company
BankUnited
BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) is a bank holding company with three wholly owned subsidiaries:
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2011-02-02IPO
Leadership Team
Rajinder Singh
Chief Executive Officer
Mario Facella
Senior Vice President
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