IT Security Analyst

Seeking an IT Security Analyst for hybrid contract opportunity in Maplewood MN .
Schedule: Onsite Wednesday, unless there is a full return to work policy update. In general, 8am-5pm M-F, and after hours/weekends/holidays when required.
Interviews: In Person

Job Description

• Providing technical expertise for Network Access Control (NAC) Infrastructure Implementation

• Assisting with NAC Deployment to sites around the world

• Providing NAC performance and load testing and upgrades

• Develop NAC policies in alignment with business and security requirements

• Perform daily support operations, with a schedule that may involve non-traditional working hours

• Responsible for the operation, performance, availability, and capacity of the network access control (NAC)

• Expand existing NAC solution capabilities, ensuring consistency across all regions of the world.

• Collaborate with team members as well as other business functions, business partners, management, vendors, and external parties for information gathering and best practice recommendations

• Work with a globally distributed team and rely heavily on electronic communication

To set you up for success in this role from day one, looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:

• Associate s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Minimum 3 years of information security experience
• Experience with Network Access Control
• Experience in networking design and concepts to include TCP/IP, switching, routing, firewalls, virtual route forwarding and VLANs.
• Programming
• Experience architecting, implementing, and managing NAC technologies
• Experience with Aruba ClearPass is preferred
• Strong understanding of network security products
• Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems and Linux Operating Systems
• Strong analytical skills
• Working knowledge of secure communication methods
• Programming and/or scripting skills
• Industry-adopted security certification (e.g., ACCA, ACCP, CISSP, CCNA, etc.)
• Strong IT infrastructure implementation, support and troubleshooting background
• Knowledge of Agile/SCRUM processes

Education

• Associate s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution