Network Engineer Firewall Security

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

UMG is seeking an experienced Network Engineer – Firewall Security to join our Global Network Infrastructure team. This role plays a critical part in UMG’s Global Security and Cybersecurity strategy by designing, standardizing, and operating enterprise firewall and perimeter security platforms.

The ideal candidate will have deep hands‑on experience with next‑generation firewall technologies, a strong focus on security standardization, and the ability to partner closely with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure teams in a global enterprise environment.

• Design, deploy, and support enterprise firewall and perimeter security solutions
• Build, implement and maintain security controls aligned with Zero Trust and least‑privilege principles
• Lead standardization efforts across firewall platforms and configurations
• Define and maintain Network Access Control (NAC) strategy, standards, and architectures (Cisco ISE) to support secure enterprise access
• Design, implement, and operationalize NAC policy including authentication/authorization, device profiling, and identity‑based segmentation enforcement
• Own network security logging and telemetry strategy for firewall and NAC controls, including log scope, retention, access controls, and audit readiness
• Design and implement logging methods and systems (e.g., syslog, API‑based ingestion, cloud‑native logging) to onboard network security events into the enterprise SIEM for monitoring and incident response
• Partner with the SOC to define alerts, dashboards, and investigation workflows based on firewall and NAC security logs
• Perform security assessments and contribute to risk reduction initiatives
• Serve as an escalation point for complex firewall and network security issues
• Maintain network security standards documentation, configuration standards, and operational runbooks
• Participate in technology evaluations and security architecture reviews
• Ensure adherence to change, incident, and problem management processes

• 5+ years of overall IT experience
• 3+ years in firewall or network security engineering roles
• Experience with firewall concepts and implementations, preferably Palo Alto Networks firewalls
• Experience with Network Access Control (NAC) concepts and implementations, preferably Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Working knowledge of AAA and secure access methods including 802.1X and RADIUS/EAP; familiarity with certificate‑based authentication and PKI dependencies
• Experience designing and operating security logging for network security controls, including log source onboarding, normalization, retention, and integration with SIEM platforms
• Solid understanding of IP networking, routing, and security fundamentals
• Experience working in large, global, or regulated environments
• Strong communication and documentation skills

• Security certifications such as CCNP Security, PCNSE, or equivalent
• Familiarity with Zero Trust, network segmentation, and security governance frameworks
• Experience supporting audits, compliance, or regulatory requirements

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; out‑patient mental health services; fertility coverage for eligible participants; wellbeing reimbursements; student loan repayment assistance; tuition reimbursement; 401(k) with matching; flexible paid time off; generous parental leave; and more.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an E‑Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. UMG is not enrolled in E‑Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E‑Verify, e.g., candidates on STEM‑OPT.

This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.