Sr Perimeter Network Engineer

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Company 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. Job Description 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-availability (HA) firewall clusters.  Manage multi-site and hybrid cloud perimeter environments including Azure and GCP.  Security & Threat Prevention  Configure and optimize:  IPS/IDS  URL Filtering  WildFire  DNS Security  SSL decryption  Monitor and respond to security alerts and firewall-related incidents.  Perform firewall rule reviews, audits, and optimization.  Support vulnerability remediation and compliance initiatives.  Network Operations & Optimization  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, policies, and procedures.  Compliance & Governance  Participate in security assessments and audits.  Ensure adherence to security best practices and standards.  Leadership & Collaboration  Serve as technical SME for perimeter security.  Mentor junior engineers.  Partner with cloud, infrastructure, and security teams on new initiatives.  Lead firewall migration and upgrade projects.  Qualifications Required Qualifications  7+ years of network engineering experience.  5+ years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls.  Strong experience with:  Panorama  GlobalProtect VPN  IPSec and SSL VPNs  BGP, OSPF, and routing fundamentals  Network segmentation and zero-trust design  Deep understanding of:  TCP/IP  NAT  VLANs  DNS/DHCP  SSL/TLS  Experience managing high-availability firewall deployments.  Strong troubleshooting skills in complex enterprise environments.  Preferred Qualifications  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  Soft Skills  Strong communication skills (technical and non-technical audiences).  Ability to lead technical initiatives independently.  Strong documentation and process discipline.  Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.  Education  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).  Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com . VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc. VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.