O'Reilly Auto Parts · 5 hours ago
Network Security Engineer
Springfield, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expO'Reilly Auto Parts is a company with a proven track record of growth and stability, seeking a Network Security Engineer to safeguard their enterprise network infrastructure. The role involves designing, deploying, and operating security solutions that protect network traffic across various environments and requires collaboration with multiple teams to ensure secure network solutions.
AutomotiveManufacturingRetailWholesale
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and operate network security controls including Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, Next‑Gen Firewalls, packet brokers, and network sensors
Optimize traffic flows, inspection policies, and routing to support business performance and security objectives
Ensure accurate telemetry and metadata feeds to SIEM/SOAR, MDR partners, and internal detection engineering teams
Develop automation and monitoring to improve reliability and reduce manual effort
Contribute to documentation, runbooks, playbooks, and architecture diagrams
Partner with Network Engineering, Infrastructure, Security Operations, and Application teams to deliver secure network solutions
Analyze network traffic patterns to identify anomalies, threats, policy violations, and performance issues
Administer and enhance Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) configurations including policies, authentication methods, branch/store routing, and user experience optimization
Support Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and secure application connectivity
Investigate and resolve network security incidents, including traffic anomalies, malicious communications, and access control issues
Provide packet-level analysis using tools like Zeek logs, PCAPs, and packet broker introspection
Assist in policy creation, security standards, and configuration baselines for enterprise network security
Produce KPIs, visibility dashboards, and reporting on network security posture, coverage, and gaps
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or equivalent work experience
4+ years' experience in Information Technology
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
Strong background in network engineering, network protocols, packet analysis, and traffic inspection
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Preferred
Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, TLS, HTTP/HTTPS, and network segmentation
Familiarity with Zero Trust principles, secure access service edge (SASE), and cloud security concepts
Experience integrating network telemetry with SIEM/SOAR tools
Designs, executes and reports on systems/service tests to ensure that an application functions as specified in the requirements
Archives, backs up, and restores data and servers to specified states
Determines and analyzes trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making
Shifts into and out of a mental mindset associated with assessing the facts and circumstances of the current situation and/or environment, and making the appropriate/innovative adjustments to thinking and work habits to thrive in any scenario
Benefits
Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
Opportunities for Career Growth
Company
O'Reilly Auto Parts
O’Reilly Auto parts is a specialty retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-08-19Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1993-04-23IPO
Leadership Team
Brent Kirby
President
Greg Johnson
Retired
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