Cyber Security Specialist - Network Engineer

Primoris Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty contractor is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Network Engineer to protect their network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Palo Alto, Aruba, and Cisco technologies, coupled with a strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail. Responsibilities include designing security measures, performing assessments, and ensuring compliance with security policies.

Benefits

401k w/employer match

Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in networking and security for medium to large enterprises.
• Proven experience in configuring Palo Alto and Aruba network security solutions.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls and intrusion detection systems.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, implement, and monitor security measures for various infrastructures.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Respond to all system and network security events and incidents.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Networking Technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Information Security

Tools

Palo Alto

Aruba

Cisco

Job description

Job Overview:

Primoris Services Corporation is currently seeking a skilled Cyber Security Network Engineer to join our growing team. In this position, is expected to have meticulous attention to detail, outstanding problem-solving skills, work comfortably under pressure, and deliver on tight deadlines. As a key member of our security team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our network security infrastructure, ensuring the highest level of protection against cyber threats.

To ensure success, a Cyber Security Network engineer with expertise in Palo Alto, Aruba, and Cisco technologies, must display an excellent understanding of technology infrastructures using Firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, and Security Audits. Top candidates will be comfortable working with a variety of technologies, security problems, and troubleshooting of the network.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Engineer, implement, and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks, cloud services and information.
• Design and validate configuration of Palo Alto, Aruba, and Cisco network security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
• Identify, analyze, and define system security processes, best practices, and security requirements for the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective security policies and rules within the Palo Alto, Aruba, and Cisco environments.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify potential weaknesses and implement appropriate remediation measures.
• Establish security configurations, tests, and troubleshoots security infrastructure devices.
• Respond to all system and/or network security events, incidents, and breaches.
• Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes, and propositions for further system security enhancement.
• Actively participate in change control operations to maintain established security control principles, policies, and procedures.

Requirements / Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in networking and security for medium to large enterprises
• Proven experience in configuring and managing Palo Alto and Aruba network security solutions.
• Knowledge of Palo Alto, Aruba and Cisco solutions will be instrumental in safeguarding our organization's critical assets and data.
• Knowledge of network protocols, routing, and switching technologies, with a focus on security implications.
• Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools.
• Hands on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc.
• Experience in building and maintaining security systems.
• Current knowledge of technology capabilities and trends; types, and techniques of hacking attacks in the wild.
• Understanding of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model and renowned ports and services can be an added advantage.
• One of five potential security-related certifications or capacity to acquire a Public Trust security clearance can be an added advantage.
• Secure coding practices, ethical hacking, and threat modeling.
• Experience in IDS/IPS, penetration and vulnerability testing.
• Familiarity with web related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols.
• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Company Overview:

Primoris Services Corporation is a premier specialty contractor providing critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. Built on a foundation of trust, we deliver a range of engineering, construction, and maintenance services that power, connect, and enhance society. On projects spanning utility-scale solar, renewables, power delivery, communications, and transportation infrastructure, we offer unmatched value to our clients, a safe and entrepreneurial culture to our employees, and innovation and excellence to our communities. To learn more, visit www.prim.com and follow us on social media at @PrimorisServicesCorporation.

Benefits:

• 401k w/employer match
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Stock purchase plan

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement:

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contactHR.

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