Location(s)

Atlanta, Georgia | Plano, Texas | Wichita, Kansas

Company

Koch

Career Field

Information Systems & Technology

Job Number

192300

Your Job

Koch Technology is seeking a Network Security Analyst to join the Infrastructure Security Firewalls Service. This role centers on project delivery and engineering work while continuing to support day-to-day operations. It is designed to strengthen execution capacity for priority initiatives across our Perimeter (Palo Alto) and Process Control Network / OT (FortiGate) environments.

This role prioritizes project delivery and engineering capacity while keeping the individual connected to operations and on-call. It is intentionally designed to strengthen execution bandwidth for the team’s highest-priority work without creating near-term coverage gaps. If you enjoy owning meaningful delivery outcomes, applying solid engineering judgment, and supporting a high-performing operations team, this position is built for that balance.

Our Team

The Infrastructure Security Firewalls Service is a global team responsible for the design, operation, and continuous improvement of critical network security infrastructure that protects Koch companies. We support both enterprise Perimeter security and Process Control Network (PCN/OT) environments across multiple business units. Our work directly enables safe, reliable operations and business growth while managing risk.

Location: This role can be located in Wichita, KS / Atlanta, GA / Plano, TX and requires an in office presence with flexibility.

This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship

What You Will Do

Participate in project-driven firewall engineering work, including design, configuration, testing, and implementation for priority initiatives (Molex growth, global sites, new builds, and major changes).
Partner in delivery of complex rule packages, access designs, and security configurations with high quality, clear documentation, and strong stakeholder communication.
Partner with application teams, site contacts, and other infrastructure teams to translate business requirements into secure, reliable network security solutions.
Contribute engineering judgment and technical leadership on firewall architecture, standards, and best practices within the service.
Support day-to-day operations including break/fix, troubleshooting, monitoring, and compliance activities for Palo Alto (Perimeter) and FortiGate (PCN/OT) environments.
Execute and help manage the flow of standard rule changes and access requests to maintain delivery throughput.
Participate in a sustainable on-call rotation and help improve response quality and knowledge sharing across the team.
Identify practical opportunities to improve delivery processes, documentation, and operational efficiency.
Share knowledge, mentor peers where appropriate, and help reduce risk of knowledge silos.
Apply Principle Based Management principles—focusing on value creation, customer focus, and stewardship—in daily decisions and interactions.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Hands-on experience supporting complex enterprise network security environments, including firewalls (Palo Alto and/or Fortinet preferred).
Demonstrated ability to deliver project-based and engineering work (design, configuration, implementation) in addition to operational support.
Experience with network protocols and concepts (TCP/IP, routing, VPN, proxy, segmentation)
Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Willingness and ability to participate in an on-call rotation.

What Will Put You Ahead

Direct experience with Palo Alto Networks (NGFW, Panorama, Prisma, GlobalProtect) and/or Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager) in enterprise or OT environments.
Track record of successfully delivering network security projects or complex change packages from design through implementation.
Experience supporting Process Control Network / OT security environments or industrial environments.
Familiarity with observability tools (Grafana, Splunk, or equivalent), SD-WAN, Cisco ISE, or related secure connectivity technologies.
Practical experience improving delivery processes or reducing friction in operational workflows.
Relevant certifications (PCNSE, NSE, CISSP, or equivalent) are a plus.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

Koch creates and innovates a wide spectrum of products and services that make life better. Our work spans a vast number of industries across the world, including engineered technology, refining, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, glass, electronics and many more. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch employs about 120,000 employees across the globe.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

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