Network Security Administrator - Hybrid/Onsite

Zel Technologies, LLC; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k immediate vesting with company

Bonuses for performance

Educational assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Zel Technologies, LLC seeks a seasoned Network Security Administrator to secure and monitor the city’s enterprise network infrastructure from Virginia Beach, VA. The role emphasizes proactive defense, incident response, and continuous improvement in a public‑sector IT environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in network security, strong experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEM, and a background in maintaining reliable, compliant networks supporting municipal services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field; OR 6+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 3–5+ years of experience in network security, network administration, or security operations.
• Strong understanding of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, routing, switching, and network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and maintain firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and security appliances.
• Monitor network traffic for anomalies, threats, and performance issues.
• Implement and enforce network security policies, access controls, and segmentation strategies.

Skills

Network security

Firewall administration

IDS/IPS

VPNs

SIEM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity/CS

6+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SIEM tools

Log analysis

Monitoring platforms

Job description

Zel Technologies, LLC seeks a seasoned Network Security Administrator to secure and monitor the city’s enterprise network infrastructure from Virginia Beach, VA. The role emphasizes proactive defense, incident response, and continuous improvement in a public‑sector IT environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in network security, strong experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEM, and a background in maintaining reliable, compliant networks supporting municipal services.