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Publix Super Markets, Inc. is the largest privately-owned food retailer in the nation with more than 1,200 stores and more than 200,000 associates throughout the Southeast. We are associate-owned, proud of our family atmosphere, and consistently named as one of the best companies to work for in America. We are largely debt-free and renowned for our financial performance as well as our premier customer service. Publixs Information Services (I/S) department is located in Lakeland, Florida and Alpharetta, Georgia and employs over 1000 associates. I/S provides the information technology required for all Publix business units including retail stores and all office and warehouse environments. The Publix I/S mission is to maximize the value of information technology to Publix associates and customers.

Publix is able to offer virtual employment for this position in the following states: GA, AL, TN, SC, NC, VA The position will provide security best practices and guidance on Network Security for Publix Super Markets, Inc. The job responsibilities for this position are:

• define network security strategies and architecture including
  • segmentation / zero trust
  • firewalls
  • IDS/IPS
  • web content filtering
  • advanced threat protection
  • policy management
• develop principles, best practices, standards, and guidelines for network security technologies
• define current and future network security processes and systems, so they align with core policies and strategic direction
• provide consulting services to software development, security, and technology teams to ensure strategic alignment and integration of required network security technologies and standards into solution designs
• help identify weaknesses in network security designs and guide how to rectify them
• provide training, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to analysts, developers, engineers, and other architects to ensure a strong focus on the seamless integration of network security controls in a highly distributed environment

The required qualifications for this position are:

• must have a bachelor's degree in computer science or an analytical discipline or equivalent experience
• must have one or more relevant security qualifications, such as CISA, CISSP, CISSM, GIAC, or other network security/technology certifications
• must have a minimum of eight years of experience in technology architecture, solution strategies formation, design, product selection, testing, and implementation, including at least five years pertaining specifically to network security
• must have five years of experience in the design of enterprise network security solutions which include cloud-delivered security functions, software-defined security control and policy enforcement, DNS-layer security, network security segmentation, and automation, next-generation firewalls (NGFW), intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPs), virtual private networks (VPNs)
• must have hands-on experience working with firewall technologies such as Palo Alto, Checkpoint, SonicWall, etc.
• must have a minimum of three years of defining security standards and best practices for network security technologies and processes
• must have strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• must have strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills
• must have excellent planning and organizational skills
• must have the ability to resolve complex business and technical issues and to make decisions using sound business judgment
• must have a high degree of confidentiality, maturity, self-motivation, commitment, and integrity
• must have excellent attendance and punctuality record, and
• must show enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work, and a commitment to Publix and our mission

The preferred qualifications for this position are:

• experience with distributed firewalls in a public cloud such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
• experience with distributed firewalls in private data center clouds using VMWare Cloud Foundation
• an affinity and experience with automation and a development-based approach to security
• hands-on experience with public cloud, SaaS, PaaS, aPaaS, and IaaS concepts and technologies

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health plan (with prescription benefits)
• Group dental plan
• Group vision plan
• Sick pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance (with accidental death & dismemberment benefits)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation pay
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Paycheck direct deposit
• Credit union
• Access to over 50 discount offers including discounts on computer, vehicle and wireless purchases
• 6 paid holidays (associates can exchange the following holidays with their managers approval: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day).