Network Security Engineer : Remote (EST or CST Candidates)

Summary: The Network Security Engineer role focuses on designing, integrating, and implementing security infrastructure to protect information systems. The position requires extensive experience in assessing vulnerabilities, developing security policies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates will also mentor peers and provide guidance on best practices in security. This role is remote, catering to candidates in the EST or CST time zones.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, integrate, and implement information systems security infrastructure.
• Assess potential systems and process vulnerabilities to determine security infrastructure requirements.
• Develop policies and procedures to prevent unauthorized access.
• Educate and communicate security requirements and procedures to users and new employees.
• Recommend and implement changes to enhance systems security and prevent unauthorized access.
• Research security trends, new methods, and techniques used in unauthorized access of data to preemptively eliminate the possibility of system breach.
• Provide guidance and direction on best practices for the protection of information.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and privacy laws.
• May oversee internal or external systems security (e.g., cloud services).
• Recognized as expert in field, knowledgeable of emerging trends and industry practices.
• Conducts the most complex and vital work critical to the organization.
• Works without supervision with complete latitude for independent judgment.
• May mentor less experienced peers and display leadership as needed.
• Knowledge of computer and network security techniques and methodologies.
• Knowledge of networking, security monitoring tools and security systems; including routers, switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS, authentication systems, anti-virus, content filtering, SEIM, log management, etc.
• Advanced security, system, and network troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills with public speaking ability.
• Report writing skills using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with vendor product lines such as Juniper, RSA, Cisco, Qualys, MalwareBytes, and Sophos.
• Experience working with automation tools such as Jenkins, Chef and Puppet.
• Experience writing scripts in Python, Java or JavaScript.
• Experience working with multiple sites throughout a geographically dispersed area.
• Multi-datacenter experience.
• Computer forensics and malware analysis.
• Understanding of Application Development, DevOps, Agile Methodology, MS Active Directory.
• Security Certifications (CISSP, CISA, GSEC, Security+).
• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with Microsoft and Linux based operating systems (Server and Workstation).
• Competency in Cyber Threat Management including content development using custom signatures, parsers, SNORT, REGEX, YARA.
• Experience and knowledge of Network security, Security Controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS, authentication, etc.), TCP/IP, Security Systems (routers, switches, firewalls, antivirus, content filtering, etc.).
• Optional Certifications: CISSP certification, SANS/GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW), SANS/GIAC Enterprise Defender (GCED).

Key Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in network security.
• Knowledge of computer and network security techniques and methodologies.
• Advanced security, system, and network troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with security monitoring tools and security systems.
• Experience with vendor product lines such as Juniper, RSA, Cisco, Qualys, MalwareBytes, and Sophos.
• Experience with automation tools such as Jenkins, Chef, and Puppet.
• Experience writing scripts in Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Security Certifications (CISSP, CISA, GSEC, Security+).
• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with Microsoft and Linux based operating systems.
• Competency in Cyber Threat Management.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT