Network Security Policy Analyst

Network Security Policy Analyst (-1)

Location:

Spring, United States

Sector:
Energy & Renewables

Salary: 55.00 US to 70.00 US per hour

12-Month Contract
On-site at Spring, TX

Exxon Mobil has been a leader in the energy sector for over 140 years. As Exxon Mobil adapts to meet the increasing global demand for oil, natural gas, and refined products, it is committed to playing a pivotal role in energy transition. Exxon Mobil’s mission, to fuel the world safely and responsibly, has never been more important.

Together, Raise and Exxon Mobil are building teams that are rising to meet the world’s growing energy needs through the Exxon Mobil Contingent Community—where skilled workers and unique contract opportunities meet.

Raise is taking applications for current openings like this one while building a diverse group of talent for future openings. When you apply for this role, you’ll also be considered for upcoming positions that align with your skills and qualifications.

Note:

Successful applicants will be employees of Raise Limited, working at Exxon Mobil facilities with both Exxon Mobil employees and other contractors.

The Network Security Policy Analyst at Exxon Mobil is responsible for designing, engineering, and managing the organization’s network security posture to protect critical business operations and data assets. This role focuses on firewall policy management, external network connectivity governance, and secure network architecture design. The analyst collaborates closely with network, infrastructure, application, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise systems while adapting to evolving cyber threats and business requirements.

• Provide consulting and, where necessary, approval for the following areas:
• External Network Connections
• Internal Network Connections
• Stewards and maintain relationships with owners of network connections to ensure controls and risks are appropriately understood and mitigated.
• Define and support policies to enforce required security and best practices for external network connections and network control points.
• Responsible for approval of deviations to accepted required/best practices, including but not limited to new external connections.
• Provide consulting and stewardship for the Enterprise Firewalls Port Opening Request (POR) process.

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in network security.
• Experience in network security technology including Fortinet/Cisco Firewall and IPSec VPN technology.
• Understanding of network security domain and TCP/IP environment.
• Knowledge of various aspects and components of information security such as firewall technology, network authentication technology, encryption methods/standards, VPN, intrusion detection, perimeter security.

• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, Internet technologies, IPS/IDS, firewall virtualization, VPNs, NAT, DNS, etc.
• Relevant certifications (preferred but not required):
  Cisco (CCNA/CCNP Security), Fortinet (FCA/FCSS/NSE), CISSP, GIAC.
• Automation & Dev Ops.
• Experience in network automation such as Ansible/Python/REST API/etc will be a strong advantage.
• Cloud.
• Experience with AWS and Azure network security services.

• Fluent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a proactive attitude to work in a global virtual team environment.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Network security firewall policy management.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/non‑visible disabilities.

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