Cloud Network Security Engineer (Puerto Rico)

Collins Aerospace is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. They are seeking a Cloud Network Security Engineer to support internal business units by reviewing network security requests and assisting in the development of design recommendations, as well as deploying and configuring cloud firewall solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Support internal RTX business units by reviewing network security requests and assisting in the development of appropriate design recommendations
• Assist with the deployment and configuration of cloud firewall solutions, including applying network and security policies
• Perform day‑to‑day administration of Palo Alto and Checkpoint cloud firewalls under the guidance of senior team members
• Contribute to network security activities related to acquisitions and divestitures
• Help update and maintain information for DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management systems
• Participate in rotational on‑call responsibilities as assigned
• Follow documented work instructions to complete daily tasks. Work instructions are available in English only
• Travel approximately 10%

Requirements:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 1 year experience
• Experience with network security fundamentals, including basic assessment and implementation of security requests
• Working knowledge of firewall configuration, NAT, and packet filtering
• Hands‑on experience with BGP routing in cloud or hybrid network environments
• Familiarity with supporting private and public cloud peering, with a focus on routing and firewall best practices
• Experience with common cloud authentication mechanisms and exposure to scripting languages such as PowerShell, Perl, VBScript, or Terraform
• Experience troubleshooting firewall or access‑related issues using logs or monitoring tools
• Ability to support the stability and lifecycle activities of firewall environments
• Experience working with DNS, DHCP, and IP address management systems
• Industry networking certifications such as CCNA, or equivalent
• Next‑Generation Firewall certifications (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Checkpoint certifications)
• Information security‑related certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC)