Network Security Admin/Engineer
Hays

Job Info

---

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Network Security Admin/Engineer in Suffolk, VA.

Role description

• Deployment, Optimization, and Support of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense devices.
• Maintain and help to develop IPS signatures.
• Manage and tune the Cisco Identity Services Engine suite that is used for organization authentication and identity verification.
• Manage and tune other components of the Cisco Security Suite including: Stealthwatch, Umbrella, and Secure Client.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the Internet and its workings (DNS, Security, IP Routing, HTTP, VPN, Email Routing, SPAM, etc.)
• Maintain, configure and setup network and voice security through standard, best-practice configuration
• Modifies and maintains network design and architecture to ensure compliance
• May take on role of project leader for projects as needed
• Utilize deep understanding of network security configuration to identify and respond to security audits
• Assist network and voice engineers with resolving more difficult network challenges
• Utilize network and security management applications to review overall network health and diagnose specific areas of concern
• Collaborates with other teams on designs and plans
• Design, setup and configure security for complex routing and switching environments
• Design, setup and configure security for complex wireless networking that supports open or secured access and the ability to support voice and video applications
• Maintain a thorough understanding of LAN and WAN technologies and their security implications
• Maintain multi-site network, voice, and associated security operations
• Troubleshoot malfunctions of network, voice, or security hardware and software applications, to resolve operational issues and restore services
• Track project work and tasks using the currently-accepted workflow system
• Participate in engineering on-call schedule
• Obey all applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).

Skills & Requirements

• 3+ years IT experience in a variety of technologies including: firewalls, IPS, routers, and switches.
• SNORT rule writing experience - close to fluency
• MUST have hands on w/ Cisco systems (If they have Palo Alto IPS - could also still be a fit)
• Experience implementing, tuning, and optimizing firewall, IPS, and VPN environments
• Basic understanding of advanced networking concepts (IP Addressing, routing, switching, OSI, DHCP, DNS, SMTP, protocol analysis, etc.)
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
• Strong coordination, organization, teaming, and communication abilities
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all employees, staff and service providers and have a team player attitude
• Background: Healthcare, Financial, Fin-Tech - comfortability working with regulators
• Current CCNA or CCNP Certification Preferred (with Enterprise Routing and Switching or Security Competencies)

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?

Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.

Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

#LI-DNI
#1161337 - Caroline Inderlied

This job has expired.