IDP Information Assurance & Junior Security Engineer - Ennovar

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wichita is seeking a Cyber Security Technician to implement secure networking solutions and manage firewalls. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience in the cyber security field and demonstrate proficiency in managing vulnerabilities and patches. Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment are essential. This full-time position requires on-site work at Textron Aviation and adherence to U.S. export control laws.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in Cyber Security.
• Demonstrated experience with firewalls.
• Capacity to work in fast-changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement secure networking solutions.
• Maintain and configure firewalls.
• Manage vulnerabilities and patches.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Provide troubleshooting and user support.

Skills

Self-driven

Strong communication skills

Diverse knowledge in networks

Ability to use tools like wireshark

Understanding of computer networking concepts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Postsecondary degree in related field

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco

Wireshark

Nmap

Traceroute

Splunk

Job description

Department: Ennovar

Location: Wichita, KS - Textron Aviation

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: Typically, 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday; On-call rotation required with potential after-hours support of firewalls and incidents. Work is performed onsite and in-person.

Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Story

This cross functional role requires coordination with technical managers, system administrators, application owners, software developers, infrastructure, service delivery, and IT management to monitor and control company networks. Collaboration with corporate security and infrastructure and networking teams worldwide is key for this role. The is a WSU position in partnership with, and work location at, Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS.

Job Summary

Implements secure networking solutions to meet compliance requirements. Works within and supports IT projects and initiatives. Ensures least privilege is followed and networks are secured from unauthorized devices and excessive access, with any exceptions properly scoped and defined. Collaborates with internal and external partners to understand technical and business requirements and to deliver solutions.

Essential Functions

• Setup, maintenance, and ongoing configuration of firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto and Cisco).
• Manages vulnerability and lifecycle for patching and firmware upgrades of supported devices.
• Adheres to change control procedures.
• Contributes to network security architecture and strategy.
• Performs device discovery, identification, and inventory with Configuration Management Database (CMDB).
• Enforcement of least privilege network access.
• Participation in network isolation and segmentation projects.
• Provides troubleshooting and user support with traffic analysis and other efforts.
• Management and support of incidents and outages.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

One (1) year of experience in the Cyber Security Field and demonstrated experience with debug and with firewall configuration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Self-driven and highly motivated team player that can perform in a fast-changing business environment.
• Diverse knowledge and experience in networks, firewalls, operating systems, applications, and databases.
• Strong communication skills, able to communicate with technical and non-technical users.
• Ability to use common tools including, but not limited to, wireshark, nmap, traceroute, splunk, etc.
• Strong understanding of computer networking concepts and protocols.
• Understanding of informational and operational technology (IT/OT) and zero trust concepts.

Preferred Education

Postsecondary degree in related field.

Preferred Certifications/Training

• Palo Alto Network Security Professional
• Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall Engineer
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Computer Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Comptia Security+ / Network+

Physical Requirements

• Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.