Senior IT Analyst - Networking

Under the direction of the Manager of Information Technology, the Network Engineer will play a critical role in the operation, maintenance, and optimization of the networking infrastructure of the company with a strong emphasis on leveraging Cisco technologies. This position will also be a part of the overall IT (Information Technology) department and will work as a part of the team on all the broader systems and responsibilities in the service of the corporation: Specific duties may include, but not be limited to the following:

• Designing, deploying, and managing Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC) solutions across enterprise environments, including physical, virtual, and cloud-delivered deployments.
• Configuring and tuning advanced Cisco security features, including intrusion prevention system (IPS), malware protection, URL filtering, Domain Name System (DNS)-based security, Security Intelligence, and Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) decryption policies
• Deploying and integrating Cisco Secure Firewall solutions in cloud environments, including), Microsoft Azure, while supporting centralized policy management and secure connectivity across hybrid infrastructures
• Maintaining and Developing client-facing security architectures, integrating Cisco platforms with security information and event management (SIEM) tools and automation solutions, and delivering recommendations that align technical requirements, compliance needs, and business objectives
• Respond to and resolve Help Desk Tickets by troubleshooting technical hardware, software, internet, etc. issues and providing end user support.
• Other duties as assigned.

BA/BS degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree). CCNP Security or CCIE Security certification is preferred, * A minimum of 5 years of experience designing, deploying, and managing Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC) in enterprise environments, including physical appliances, virtual instances, and cloud-delivered Firewall Management Center (cdFMC) is required.

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience with 802.1X Network Access Control (NAC), guest lifecycle management, profiling policies, TrustSec segmentation, and Cisco Firepower capabilities including intrusion prevention system (IPS), malware protection, Uniform Resource Locator (URL) filtering, Domain Name System (DNS)-based security, Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) decryption, and cloud firewall deployments in Microsoft Azure.
• Progressive proven experience in troubleshooting of network, hardware, and software issues.
• Additional cybersecurity certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), or GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender are a plus.
• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work well with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Proven ability to demonstrate to work as a part of team effectively
• Demonstrated skills at effective project management
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, troubleshoot effectively and make timely and sound decisions o Proven ability to design, assess, and troubleshoot enterprise network security environments using Cisco security technologies. o Demonstrated ability to implement and manage Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC). o Proven ability to support 802.1X network access control, profiling, guest access, TrustSec segmentation, and policy enforcement requirements o Ability to analyze and tune firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) decryption, and threat prevention controls. o Ability to support secure network and firewall deployments across on-premises, campus, data center, and cloud environments.

Houston Forensic Science Center offers a competitive salary and benefit package.