Job Description

About Us:

CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) across automotive and related industries. The Company’s cloud-based, software as a service (“SaaS”) platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition, sale, financing, insuring, repair, and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows, the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance.

Position Summary:

As an Associate Network Security Engineer at CDK Global, you will help secure the infrastructure that powers our SaaS platforms for the automotive industry. In this role, you will focus on the day-to-day administration, tuning, and monitoring of Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and Web Application Firewalls (WAF). You will work closely with senior engineers to implement security policies, analyze application traffic, and troubleshoot network connectivity issues, ensuring a secure and reliable environment for our applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Firewall Administration: Assist in the configuration, deployment, and daily management of enterprise firewalls (such as Palo Alto Networks) to control internal and external network traffic.
• WAF & ASM Management: Configure and tune Web Application Firewalls and Application Security Management (ASM) policies to protect internet-facing applications against OWASP Top 10 threats, botnets, and layer 7 attacks.
• Policy Tuning & Optimization: Regularly review and optimize security policies and firewall rule sets to support Attack Surface Reduction initiatives and ensure least-privilege access.
• Network Troubleshooting: Apply foundational networking knowledge to troubleshoot traffic flow, VPN connectivity, and access issues across the enterprise network.
• Threat Monitoring & Response: Monitor security logs, investigate blocked traffic or anomalies, and work with application teams to resolve false positives while maintaining strict security postures.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate network diagrams, traffic flow documentation, and standard operating procedures for firewall and WAF deployments.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Approximately 2 years of hands-on experience in network security, network operations, or a related technical support role.
• Networking Knowledge: Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including the OSI model, TCP/IP suite, routing protocols, DNS, DHCP, and VPN technologies.
• Firewall Fundamentals: Practical experience managing and configuring Next-Generation Firewalls (creating rules, NAT policies, and monitoring logs).
• WAF/ASM Concepts: General understanding of Web Application Firewalls, ASM modules, and web traffic security concepts (HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS termination, basic web vulnerabilities).
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and a methodical approach to analyzing network traffic and security events.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with network security frameworks like Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
• Experience with ticketing and change management workflows.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+/Security+, CCNA, or vendor-specific firewall certifications (e.g., PCNSA).

*Non-discrimination clause

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

CDK retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

At CDK, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections among our people. We foster an open and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, enabling everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and make a meaningful impact.

CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, caste, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Non-Discrimination and Reasonable Accommodation

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of their role satisfactorily. CDK is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or other protected needs in accordance with applicable laws, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the organization. CDK retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as needed.