Network Security Engineer

We are seeking a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and support secure network solutions that protect enterprise systems, users, and data. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Zscaler or similar Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)/Security Service Edge (SSE) platforms, along with a strong understanding of Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) principles, network segmentation, secure remote access, and cloud-delivered security controls. This role works closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application teams to enhance network security, reduce risk, and enable secure access across on-premises and cloud environments while ensuring reliable and efficient network operations., * Maintains and monitors operations of Cyber Security technologies for efficiency, availability, and security.

• Leads or assists with functional or technical delivery of Cyber Security solutions to end users as an individual contributor or team member based on guidance from team leadership.
• Leads or assists with the analysis, design, and technical implementation of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Cyber Security initiatives, including include requirements gathering and translation between business terms and technical requirements.
• Serves as an escalation point for operational issues related to the Cyber Security infrastructure and processes, including occasional after-hours support.
• Contributes to or leads the evaluation and determination of software tools and operational feasibility of solutions.
• Partners with vendors to optimize software configurations while ensuring high availability and ease-of-use.
• Develops training materials for primary support roles as well as system documentation, including DR plans.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with immediate team members, project teams, other internal IT departments, customers, end-users, and external contacts.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent, required., Excellent customer service, communication (oral and written), troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Basic project management skills including ability to gather business requirements. Understanding of compliance (HIPAA, FISMA, PCI) and its influence on security technologies. In-depth understanding of network security infrastructure and monitoring, endpoint security, vulnerability management, security operations and incident response.

Experience: Three years of experience providing systems analysis, design, development, and administration.

• Experience evaluating Cyber Security vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies.
• Experience with networking system administration or network monitoring.
• Experience in Healthcare and/or Cyber Security Operations (CSOC) environments highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Standing, Walking

FREQUENTLY: (none specified)

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Sitting