Company Overview:

World Wide Technology is looking for ACI Engineer. This job is part of WWT s Strategic Resourcing services. The candidate will be supporting a WWT customer and will be employed by one of WWT s preferred partners.

World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology integrator and supply chain solutions provider. Through our culture of innovation we inspire, build and deliver business results, from idea to outcome.

Based in St. Louis, WWT works closely with industry leaders such as Cisco, HPE, Dell EMC, NetApp, VMware, Intel, AWS, Microsoft, and F5, focusing on three market segments: Fortune 500 companies, service providers and the public sector. WWT employs more than 5,400 people and operates in more than 2 million square feet of state-of-the-art warehousing, distribution and integration space strategically located throughout the world. WWT is proud to announce that it has been named on the FORTUNE "100 Best Places to Work For " list for the eighth consecutive year and was awarded for multiple categories on Glassdoor s 2019 Employees' Choice Awards, honoring the Best Places to Work.

Job Title: ACI Engineer

Location: Research Triangle Park, NC

Duration: 6 months CTH

Job Description:

As an ACI Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing security measures within our network, with a strong focus on network segmentation and the integration of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense. Your responsibilities will be pivotal in safeguarding our network assets and sensitive data from potential threats and breaches.

Key Responsibilities:

ACI Network Segmentation: Leverage your expertise in ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) to design and implement effective network segmentation strategies, ensuring that critical data is isolated and protected from unauthorized access.

Cisco Firepower Threat Defense: Configure, maintain, and manage Cisco Firepower Threat Defense to provide comprehensive threat protection, including intrusion prevention, malware detection, and application control.

Security Policy Design: Develop and enforce security policies, rules, and access controls to safeguard network resources, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Incident Response: Act as a subject matter expert in security incidents and breaches, conducting investigations, and coordinating the response efforts to mitigate and remediate security threats.

Monitoring and Alerts: Set up security monitoring systems, analyze logs, and generate alerts to detect and respond to security incidents promptly.

Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify weaknesses in the network infrastructure and address them effectively.

Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of security configurations, policies, and incident reports for compliance and audit purposes.

Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that security measures align with the company's strategic goals and objectives.

Security Training: Provide training and guidance to internal teams to enhance security awareness and best practices throughout the organization.

Vendor Relationships: Collaborate with security technology vendors and stay informed about the latest security products and features.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification is a plus.

Proven experience in ACI network segmentation and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense.

Strong understanding of network security concepts and best practices.

Proficiency in designing and implementing security policies and access controls.

Knowledge of incident response and security incident handling.

Familiarity with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.

Excellent documentation and reporting skills.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven approach to work.