Network Security Engineer

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree


• 5+ years experience in the network security field


• Extensive knowledge in routing, switching, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN technologies, logging configurations, authentication methods, network access control, Netflow, TCP/IP, routing protocols, load balancing, and network design


• Experience with designing and reviewing data flows for network segmentation solutions


• Experience with network packet analysis to resolve complex network and network security issues


• Ability to produce diagrams and documentations for large and complex network architectures


• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define, implement, and enforce network security standards


• Availability to provide 24X7 on-call support on a rotational basis

Required Qualifications\: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field


• Experience supporting international networks


• Experience with scripting languages to automate workflows


• Experience with designing secure connectivity for IIoT technologies and cloud networks


• Experience with migrating legacy firewall rules to application based security policies


• Knowledge of cyber security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS, and Mitre ATT&CK


• Knowledge of the Oil and Gas industry and ICS networking


• Networking and/or Security Certifications are desirable such as CISSP, Cisco CCNP Security

Relocation will not be provided.

Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

Occidental strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment, and positively impacting communities where we do business.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual to fill the position of ICS Network Security Advisor within our IT ICS Security and Network Security group based in Houston, Texas.

Key Responsibilities:

The network security position will lead and be an innovator for network security solutions. The position will work closely with internal and external resources to design, deploy, standardize, maintain, and audit the industrial control systems (ICS) global network.