Network Security Engineer

Paradigm

Nashville, TN, United States

16 days ago

Apply on www.dice.com

Prepare application

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Backup Devices Spanning Tree Protocols Client Server Models Software as a Service Cloud Computing Cluster Analysis Cyber Security System Configuration Failover Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Identity and Access Management Intrusion Detection Systems

+22 more

Subnetting Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Local Area Networks Network Security Network Monitoring Routing Network Segmentation Network Administration Platform as a Service (PAAS) Role-Based Access Control Security Information and Event Management TCP/IP Virtual Local Area Networks Software Vulnerability Management Wireless Networks Data Logging Dynamic Routing Data Classification In-Plane Switching (IPS) System Availability Information Technology Vulnerability Analysis

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network security principles.
Proficiency configuring and troubleshooting LANs, VLANs, trunks, spanning tree, IP subnetting, routing protocols, and wireless networking
Proven experience in network administration and troubleshooting.
Ability to perform and analyze packet traces.
Proficiency with firewalls to configure and troubleshoot security rules, NAT, threat protection, and logging
Experience with IDS/IPS and SIEM tools, security event triage, and escalation.
Familiarity with network monitoring tools.
Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Display a strong grasp of key cybersecurity and IT concepts such as:
Cloud Concepts: SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, hybrid, on premises
Cybersecurity Principles: defense in depth, least privilege, CIA triad
Cybersecurity Technology: NAC systems, next-generation firewalls, VPNs, micro segmentation, IAM, vulnerability management, encryption
IT principles: High availability, clustering, failover, single point of failure, dynamic routing, classification, tagging
Server and Compute: Client Server, virtualization, clustering, failover, backups, imaging
A strong desire to learn and grow within the field of intelligent transportation systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Data classification principles and enforcement
Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Critical Controls
Experience supporting operational technology or critical infrastructure environments.
Experience working with distributed networks that support transportation, public sector, industrial, or field-based operations.
Familiarity with cybersecurity incident response and escalation procedures.
Experience balancing network security requirements with system availability and operational continuity.
Hands-on familiarity with modern network security monitoring, event analysis, and infrastructure documentation practices.