Data Center Network Security Engineer — Hybrid Role

State-of-Illinois; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Illinois is seeking a Data Center Network Security Engineer based in Chicago to design and implement secure data center network architectures, including firewalls, load balancers, and IDS/IPS, protecting critical infrastructure.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, manage security projects, and stay current with industry practices. The role offers hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college coursework in computer science or related field.
• Requires three years of professional experience in data center network security or related IT field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Data Center Network Security Engineer for Sangamon County, performing complex hardware and software installations and designing secure network communications.
• Collaborates with users/stakeholders to define secure architecture requirements and design specifications for data center security communications.
• Configures, tests, and maintains diverse firewall models, application load balancers, IDS/IPS, and related security systems to safeguard infrastructure.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in IT through online training, meetings, and conferences to stay current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Skills

Data center security

Firewall administration

OSI troubleshooting

Security architecture

IDS/IPS administration

Technical project coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Security certifications

Education

Four-year college degree in CS or related field

Job description

State of Illinois is seeking a Data Center Network Security Engineer based in Chicago to design and implement secure data center network architectures, including firewalls, load balancers, and IDS/IPS, protecting critical infrastructure.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, manage security projects, and stay current with industry practices. The role offers hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package.