Relocation Available
Infrastructure and Security Engineer
Security Clearance required
Job Description:
The network and security engineer is responsible for the configuration, deployment, and management of information technology security devices in a 24 X 7 X 365 environment. The security engineer is responsible for monitoring, configuration changes, accounts, and software updates for client IT security devices. The security engineer must be able to analyze, troubleshoot, and remediate issues with various IT security devices. The security engineer will work closely with other teams to ensure the availability and security of the client’s enterprise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Constant monitoring of IT security devices to include firewalls, intrusion detection/preventions (IDS/IPS), data loss prevention (DLP), network access control (NAC), etc.
- Planning, deployment, and management of network security devices.
- Implementing a robust change management system.
- Creation of technically detailed reports on firewall block lists, device status, change management, hardware/software upgrades, and other areas.
- Analyze and evaluate anomalous network and system activity.
- Assist in troubleshooting and problem solving a wide variety of client issues.
Basic Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Ability to maintain a Top Secret clearance.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience.
- DOD 8570 Compliance: Security+ and the ability to quickly attain the CEH certification.
- Minimum of three (3) years managing information technology infrastructure.
- If not currently possessed, the ability to quickly attain a vendor specific IT Infrastructure certification such as ForeScout, Symantec or BlueCoat.
- Knowledge in the following technologies: Firewalls, Data Loss Prevention, VPN, Intrusion Detection/Prevention, Network Scanning and Compliance, Network Access control, and Advanced Persistent Threat Prevention.
- Experience in performing infrastructure support at an enterprise level.
- Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge of computer security concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to document processes and procedures.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Initiative and a personal interest in Information Technology Security.
- People skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various clients with the ability to explain and elaborate on technical details.
- Experience in IT security device management.
- Prior experience with IT security devices such as Check Point Firewalls, Blue Coat Secure Web Gateway, Source Fire IDS/IPS, Symantec DLP, Nessus, Juniper SSL-VPN, and Fore Scout (NAC).
- Experience with change control policy and procedures.
- An understanding of DOD information assurance policy and regulations.
Professional Skills/Required Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
