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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems & Network Security Engineer - **Company:** MTN Infrastructure TopCo Blocker, Inc. - **Location:** Knoxville, TN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $116,025.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, HTML, Amazon Web Services, Application Firewall, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Security, Linux, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Internet Security, Python (Programming Language), Kerberos (Protocol), Network Security, Transport Layer, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Microsoft Office, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Administration, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Public Key Infrastructure, Protocol Independent Multicast, Regular Expressions, Ansible, Security Information and Event Management, Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Web Applications, Scripting, Transport Layer Security, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Operational Systems, TACACS+ Protocol, Terraform, Burpsuite, Splunk - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-network-security-engineer-knoxville-tn--99455d1b-151d-4233-b9ee-723b54a423b6 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced Degree preferred. Required Experience: A minimum of 10 years of related experience, or equivalent mix of education and related experience.Knowledge of security in Telecommunications, Operational Technology (OT), or relevant settingProficient in scripting with Python (preferred) or a similar language like PowerShellMust have prior experience in systems administration and/or engineering in Linux/Unix Preferred Experience: Experience with asset discovery and logical asset managementSolid understanding of authentication and identity technologies (IAM, SSO, RADIUS, TACACS+, AD/LDAP/Kerberos)Experience with compliance frameworks, particularly NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and/or ISO 27001Experience with administration of Splunk, Splunk ES or other SIEM platformsFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, git)Familiarity with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Office 365 security controls (e.g., IAM, PIM, Identity Governance, Azure Policies, Entra, Intune, DLP, IaaS)Familiarity with EDR/MDR/XDR platformsExperience with security incident responseStrong understanding of operating systems and command line administration at all levels.Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking protocols at all layers of the OSI stackUnderstanding of the HTTP protocol, Web Application Firewall (WAF) technologies, BurpSuite testing, and APIsUnderstanding of PKI, SSL/TLS, and cryptographic functionsExperience working in micro-segmented environmentsComfortable with regular expressions Current relevant industry certifications (SANS/GIAC, etc.), Azure or AWS architecture or security certifications. Key Competencies: Excellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent critical thinking, analytical, and engineering skills, including the ability to independently analyze and understand both new technologies and legacy solutions.Demonstrated commitment to ongoing skills development, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Ansible, Authentication, Automation, Business Support, Cloud Computing, Collocation, Command Line, Computer Security, Cryptography, Customer Relations, Data Quality, Engineering, Firewalls, GIAC - Global Information Assurance Certification, Genetics, Git, Government Regulations, HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Internet Application, Internet Security, Kerberos, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), Linux Operating System, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Azure, Military, Network Administration/Management, Network Configuration Management, Network Security, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Operating Systems, Operations Security (OPSEC), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Python Programming/Scripting Language, RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service), Regular Expressions, SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Architecture, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Single Sign-On (SSO), Software Engineering, Splunk, Systems Administration/Management, TACACS+ (Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Plus), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Telecommunications, Testing, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Unix Operating Systems, Writing Skills ## Description The Staff Information Security Engineer is expected to understand complex technology systems and tools in both the traditional Information Technology and Service Provider domains. 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