Hybrid Network Security Ops Engineer (Azure/On-Prem)

UMass Boston; Boston; On-site; GBP 58,869 - 133,225; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Network Security Operations Engineer to safeguard its hybrid network infrastructure. This role combines operational management with advanced technical skills to ensure a secure network across on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate has a master's degree, CISSP certification, and extensive experience in network security administration and incident response. This position offers the opportunity to drive security improvements in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of hands-on experience in a Network and Security Operations Center (NSOC) environment.
• CISSP certification or eligibility to be earned within 6 months of hire.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex network security issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary network security incident coordinator overseeing monitoring and response.
• Design and refine detection rules based on threat intelligence.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify advanced threats.

Skills

Network Security Administration

Incident Response

Cloud Security

Threat Hunting

Vulnerability Management

Education

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

SolarWinds

Aruba NetEdit

Job description

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Network Security Operations Engineer to safeguard its hybrid network infrastructure. This role combines operational management with advanced technical skills to ensure a secure network across on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate has a master's degree, CISSP certification, and extensive experience in network security administration and incident response. This position offers the opportunity to drive security improvements in an educational setting.