Jr. Network Security Engineer

Requisition Number: 62618

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Scope of Position

Jr. Network Security Engineer (must have Juniper and Palo Alto experience) 

 Responsibilities: 

• Physically install and connect firewalls and other security appliances. 
• Install the latest vendor-approved stable firmware on appliances. 
• Monitor firewalls for up/down or issues, document, root cause analysis, reporting. 
• Create virtual firewalls with appropriate configurations and policies. 
• Configure remote access VPN and site-to-site VPN functionality. 
• Configure firewall interfaces, network configurations, access control lists and policies, routing, remote access (VPN), and next-generation firewall feature sets implementing best practices. 
• Integrate firewall with Camstar and other custom MES systems. 
• Integrate firewall with Ivanti Pulse Secure and other Juniper products as required. 
• Support out-of-band connectivity devices, and log collectors. 
• Configure SIEM Integration 
• Create and manage firewall rulesets. 

Ideal Candidate: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is desirable. 
• One year of Manufacturing or Operational Technology experience. 
• Minimum of 3 years of Juniper and Palo Alto experience as a network security engineer.  Certification will be a plus, but years of proven experience can be considered.
• Experience in a technical support role in a networking/security company or equivalent education 
• Understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, L2/L3 switches 
• Experience with security products firewalls, IPSec, IDS/IPS, Anti-Spam, virus scanning 
• Working knowledge of Windows, UNIX, or Linux 
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, required

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.   
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.  
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.