Network Security Engineer

DatamanUSA is looking for a Network Security Engineer for our direct client based in BD. This is a great opportunity for someone who is a quick learner with excellent people skills.

Job Details:

Job Title: Network Security Engineer

Location: Baltimore, MD

Duration: 6+ months

Job Duties:

*) 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

*) 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.

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.