DatamanUSA is looking for a Network Security Engineer for our direct client based in MD. 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.
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