Network Security Engineer

TIMES MICROWAVE SYSTEMS
Wallingford, United States of America
28 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Wallingford, United States of America

Tech stack

Border Gateway Protocol
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS
Firmware
Networking Hardware
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Network Security
Network Layer
Network Architecture
Network Monitoring
Routing
Service Pack
Security Information and Event Management
TCP/IP
Virtual Local Area Networks
Software Vulnerability Management
Wireless Access Point
Wireless Networks
Network Routers
Dynamic Routing
System Availability
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Web Filtering
Information Technology
Fortinet
Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

The Network Security Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of the enterprise network. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, high-availability network infrastructure, while proactively identifying risks and driving continuous improvement across network and security systems., * Administer, maintain, and support enterprise network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, routers, wireless access points, and related networking equipment

  • Design, implement, and optimize network configurations to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability
  • Provide advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 troubleshooting and support, including BGP and other dynamic routing technologies
  • Monitor network health and performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues
  • Perform network upgrades, firmware updates, and hardware replacements as needed
  • Maintain network documentation, diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
  • Analyze vulnerability scan results and coordinate remediation efforts for network devices and security appliances
  • Apply security patches, firmware updates, and configuration changes to mitigate identified risks
  • Configure, manage, and maintain enterprise firewall platforms and security policies
  • Implement and administer network security controls, including DNS filtering, application control, web filtering, intrusion prevention, and related security technologies
  • Ensure compliance with security standards, policies, and best practices
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all IT services and related processes
  • Perform system administrator activities when needed

Requirements

Do you have experience in Wireless communication system operation?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related demonstrated experience

  • 5+ years of experience managing enterprise network infrastructure
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and wireless networking
  • Experience managing enterprise firewall platforms and security policies
  • Knowledge of network security principles, segmentation, access control, and threat mitigation.
  • Experience with DNS filtering, application control, and related security technologies
  • Experience with vulnerability management and remediation processes
  • Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, CISSP, Security+, or equivalent preferred
  • Experience with network monitoring and security monitoring tools preferred
  • Experience with BGP and dynamic routing protocols preferred

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