What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Security Engineer position at Engineering Square?
Job Details
Title: Network Security Engineer (CCNP / Palo Alto Certification Preferred)
Location: 401 E. Fayette, 3rd Floor Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 months (extension possible)
Note: This is a Hybrid role, Local candidates only!
Job Description
Our client has contract opportunity for Network Security Engineer in Baltimore, MD (HYBRID). The particulars of the position are as follows.
Description:
The Network Security Engineer ensures that computer network security and performance meets user needs and expectations. The Network security engineer performs a wide variety of evaluation, maintenance, installation, and training responsibilities to ensure sound infrastructure for the client.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Remediate IT infrastructure security needs and resolve network vulnerabilities
Monitor computer networks for security issues; Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.
Install, configure and support routers and switches in the enterprise environment
Manage enterprise and departmental firewalls.
Prevent data loss and service interruptions by researching new technologies that will effectively protect the network
Plan and implement security measures to protect computer systems, networks and data
Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain high security standards
Develop infrastructure best practices for IT security
Work with Info Sec Team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities
Install security software and educate colleagues about infrastructure security
Develop infrastructure best practices for IT security
Perform risk assessments and testing of data and processing systems
Stay current on information technology trends and security standards
Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited college or university
At least five (5) years of work experience in routing/switching and security
Requires experience managing Cisco ASA and Palo Alto enterprise firewalls
Requires experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting routers and switches
Highly prefer 5-7 years of work experience
Requires experience with firewall operations and review of existing firewall rules for compliance, efficiency and accuracy
Requires experience with security standards for IT infrastructure
Equivalencies.
An equivalent combination of education and experience. If degree is unrelated to IT, then specialty IT experience is required. Advanced technical credentials may be substituted for six months of experience or education. Multiple certifications may receive additional credit towards education/experience.
DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Requires a thorough understanding of routing and switching technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, VLANS, Trunking, etc.
Requires a thorough understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, and IDPS.
Requires a thorough understanding if Cisco ASA and Palo Alto firewalls.
Requires thorough understanding of internet technologies and network protocols
Requires ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them.
Requires excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills.
Requires excellent logic and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to adhere to deadlines and work independently to meet goals.
Cisco CCNP and/or Palo Alto NGFE preferred
Previous experience in government is preferred.
BALTIMORE CITY RESIDENTS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.