Network Security Engineer

Job TitleJob Description: Pay Range: $55hr - $60hr Responsibilities:Remediate IT infrastructure security needs and resolve network vulnerabilities.Monitor computer networks for security issues; Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.Install, configure and support routers and switches in the enterprise environment.Manage enterprise and departmental firewalls.Prevent data loss and service interruptions by researching new technologies that will effectively protect the network.Plan and implement security measures to protect computer systems, networks and data.Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain high security standards.Develop infrastructure best practices for IT security.Work with Info Sec Team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities.Install security software and educate colleagues about infrastructure security.Develop infrastructure best practices for IT security.Perform risk assessments and testing of data and processing systems.Stay current on information technology trends and security standards.Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.Qualifications:Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited college or university.At least five years of work experience in routing/switching and security.Requires experience managing Cisco ASA and Palo Alto enterprise firewalls.Requires experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting routers and switches.Highly prefer 5-7 years of work experience.Requires experience with firewall operations and review of existing firewall rules for compliance, efficiency and accuracy.Requires experience with security standards for IT infrastructure.Equivalencies.An equivalent combination of education and experience.If degree is unrelated to IT, then specialty IT experience is required.Advanced technical credentials may be substituted for six months of experience or education.Multiple certifications may receive additional credit towards education/experience.Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:Requires a thorough understanding of routing and switching technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, VLANS, Trunking, etc.Requires a thorough understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, and IDPS.Requires a thorough understanding if Cisco ASA and Palo Alto firewalls.Requires thorough understanding of internet technologies and network protocolsRequires ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them.Requires excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills.Requires excellent logic and problem-solving skills.Must be able to adhere to deadlines and work independently to meet goals.Cisco CCNP and/or Palo Alto NGFE preferred.Previous experience in government is preferred.