Security Principal Engineer

Job Title

Security Principal Engineer

US-CA-West Sacramento

Regular Full-Time

The Security Principal Engineer provides technical leadership, guidance and mentorship for a team of network engineers ranging in skill from junior to senior level. The position requires at a minimum 60% project based billable utilization and 40% team leadership.

• Deploys, migrates, and documents post-sales engagement with customers based on C1 best practices
• Assists in the delivery of support and services to customer's expectations as proposed
• Participates in the design, implementation and administration of Cisco infrastructure and related solutions
• Troubleshoots problems including security-related issues (firewalls, IPS, protocols like IPSec, SSL, TLS, HTTP(s), ftp, etc.), routing and switching, protocol problems, and performance issues across a distributed segmented network infrastructure with multiple security zones
• Creates As Built Visio diagrams and technical write up for deployed solutions
• Assists and mentors team in developing specific network, security and wireless solutions; and detailed implementation plans
• Provides team mentorship, guidance and support; provide technical guidance to the team based on management direction
• Facilitates and conducts product demonstrations, webinars and presentations to customers
• Serves as a focal point to communicate and resolve integration issues with Sales Engineers
• Assists the sales team with pre‑sales and post‑sales opportunities

• Must have extensive knowledge of high performance data center solutions, network infrastructure LAN/WAN, network security, and enterprise wireless infrastructures
• Expert knowledge of Cisco Routers (ISR GEN1/2), Switches (including NEXUS and Catalyst Line), Security Appliance is a must (FTD, ASA, ISE, IPS, Prime MARS, NAC)
• Strong knowledge of VPN IPSec/SSL solutions and hands‑on deployment experience
• Strong knowledge of AMP for endpoints, Umbrella, Stealthwatch, Firepower, and hands‑on enterprise deployment experience
• In‑depth knowledge of Cisco IOS, NXOS and other technical configurations
• Experience with monitoring, alerting and management tools such as Ethereal, Solarwinds, Orion Network Monitor, hp Open View
• Hands‑on experience with wired/wireless ISE deployments, ASA, Firepower, AMP, Prime Infrastructure, Security posture assessment, and Security Policy generation
• Nexus experience: 9K, 7K, 5K, 2K, 1K
• Extensive troubleshooting experience on Tier4 issues such as Cisco TAC
• Strong customer facing skills with ability to work on latest Cisco technologies
• Collaborate with Cisco SE's and internal teams to design solutions and improve them based on field results
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and available on weekends
• Ability to travel 10%-30% of the time
• Preferred:
  Cisco Certified Systems Engineer (CCIE) or demonstrated depth of knowledge and experience

• Cisco Certified Systems Engineer (CCIE) Security
• Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)

• 401(k) Plan (35% employer match per dollar up to 10% employee contribution)
• Medical Coverage (United Healthcare, Reference Based Pricing includes member advocacy; and Kaiser)
• RX Home Delivery
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• In-vitro Fertility (treatment coverage)
• Dental
• Vision (2 plans: 12‑month and 24‑month frames allowance)
• FSA Plans (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose)
• Pre‑tax Commuter Plans
• Employer‑paid Life Insurance
• Employer‑paid Short and Term Disability
• Long Term Disability (2 plans: Employer‑paid or optional Self‑paid)
• Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks at 100%)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance for team member, spouse and child
• Voluntary Accidental Death for team member and spouse
• Legal/ Plans
• Tele Health
• Wellness via Omada Health (healthy living solution)
• Travel Assistance
• Business Travel Accident Coverage
• Medical for foreign travel coverage
• Employer-paid Pet Telehealth
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Volunteer Time Off
• 10 Holidays
• Summer Sizzle
• On Demand Pay (Daily Pay)

Ability to handle multiple priorities and demands in a fast‑paced environment. This job operates…