Lead Network Security Engineer

Nashville, TN, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 hour ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $70.00 - 75.00 per hour
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Skills

  • Security Engineering
  • Network Design
  • SAFE
  • Computer Networking
  • Backup
  • Inventory
  • Password Management
  • Firmware
  • Intrusion Detection
  • Incident Management
  • Network
  • FBI
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Collaboration
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Switches
  • Network Security
  • VLAN
  • Spanning Tree Protocol
  • Subnetwork
  • Routing Protocols
  • Wireless Networking
  • Network Administration
  • NAT
  • IDS
  • IPS
  • SIEM
  • Network Monitoring
  • Vulnerability Scanning
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Communication
  • Cloud Computing
  • SaaS
  • IaaS
  • PaaS
  • Cyber Security
  • NAC
  • Firewall
  • Virtual Private Network
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Encryption
  • High Availability
  • Routing
  • Client/server
  • Virtualization
  • Clustering
  • Failover
  • Backup Administration
  • Insurance
  • Management
  • Life Insurance
  • Military
  • Privacy
  • Security Clearance
  • LOS
  • Law

Summary

We are seeking a Network Security Engineer to provide network and security engineering for its client's business network, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and operational technology (OT) environments. The Network Security Engineer will be responsible for developing recommendations related to maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing the network infrastructure and cybersecurity tools that supports the safe and efficient operation of the client's transportation systems. This position requires a strong understanding of core networking and cybersecurity principles, best practices, and a demonstrated interest in intelligent transportation technologies.

Pay rate range: $70-75hr w2

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and Implement Backup Strategy
  • Design and Implement an Asset Inventory and Management Program
  • Enable and Centralize Logging
  • Eliminate shared passwords and deploy password management solution
  • Deploy vulnerability scanning on OT infrastructure
  • Draft Initial Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
  • Respond to and resolve network incidents, including connectivity issues, performance degradation, and security alerts.
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks such as firmware updates, configuration backups, and equipment replacement support.
  • Assist in the configuration and management of firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and other security appliances.
  • Document network configurations, standard procedures, and operational guidance.
  • Support vulnerability scanning and remediation efforts.
  • Assist maturing the cybersecurity incident response plans.
  • Prepare detailed reports of security incidents and network anomalies for appropriate authorities, including the FBI and headquarters.
  • Work closely with client lead and other cybersecurity team members to support security and compliance.
  • Collaborate to support the integration of new intelligent transportation system devices and applications.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network security principles.
  • Proficiency configuring and troubleshooting LANs, VLANs, trunks, spanning tree, IP subnetting, routing protocols, and wireless networking
  • Proven experience in network administration and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to perform and analyze packet traces.
  • Proficiency with firewalls to configure and troubleshoot security rules, NAT, threat protection, and logging
  • Experience with IDS/IPS and SIEM tools, security event triage, and escalation.
  • Familiarity with network monitoring tools.
  • Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Display a strong grasp of key cybersecurity and IT concepts such as:
  • Cloud Concepts: SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, hybrid, on premises
  • Cybersecurity Principles: defense in depth, least privilege, CIA triad
  • Cybersecurity Technology: NAC systems, next-generation firewalls, VPNs, micro segmentation, IAM, vulnerability management, encryption
  • IT principles: High availability, clustering, failover, single point of failure, dynamic routing, classification, tagging
  • Server and Compute:Client Server, virtualization, clustering, failover, backups, imaging
  • A strong desire to learn and grow within the field of intelligent transportation systems.


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Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Details: $70.00 to $75.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


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About Akkodis

Join Akkodis: Pioneering the Future of Digital Engineering & Talent Solutions

Welcome to Akkodis, a global leader at the vanguard of digital transformation. For over 35 years, we've been engineering innovative solutions to some of the world's most complex challenges. Our mission? To engineer a smarter future for everyone. We serve a diverse range of clients, from visionary startups to global powerhouses, and our expertise spans digital engineering, industrial consulting, and research and development.

Why Akkodis is Your Next Career Destination

Global Footprint, Local Impact: As part of the world's second-largest ER&D company, you'll join a network of 50,000 professionals across 30 countries, each contributing to impactful projects worldwide while benefiting from a close-knit community at a local level.

Diverse Career Paths: With services ranging from specialist recruitment to cloud infrastructure and sustainability, Akkodis offers a multitude of career paths. Whether you're a software developer, data analyst, or sustainability expert, there's a place for your skill set.

Commitment to Innovation: Innovation is our cornerstone. With continuous investments in analytics and market intelligence, we not only predict the future of technology – we create it. Your ideas and innovations will have the space to flourish.

Continuous Learning and Development: The Akkodis Academy offers unrivaled opportunities for learning and professional growth, ensuring you remain at the forefront of your field. Our culture values continuous improvement, both for our company and for your career.

Inclusive and Collaborative Culture: We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and collaborative work environments. At Akkodis, you'll find a community where inclusivity drives innovation and where every voice is heard.

Our Evolution and Your Role in It

Akkodis emerged from the strategic merger of AKKA Technologies and Modis in 2023, under the Adecco Group. This fusion created a powerhouse in digital engineering and technology, blending European engineering finesse with global technological capabilities. As we write our next chapter, your skills and vision will be instrumental in driving our continued success.

Empowering the Future

We're not just creating solutions; we're empowering industries to be more efficient, sustainable, and forward-thinking. Our work in industrial automation, product development, and custom software solutions is setting new standards in technology and engineering.

Join the Akkodis Community

At Akkodis, you're more than just an employee – you're a vital part of a community shaping the future. We're excited to see where your expertise can take us. Discover where you fit in our diverse range of opportunities and start engineering a smarter future with us today.

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