Network Security Engineer

Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise seeks a Network Security Engineer to safeguard our information systems and networks. You will plan, implement, and monitor security measures to protect data assets across the organization.

You will coordinate with vendors, enforce security policies, and develop procedures while staying ahead of evolving threats. The role requires strong analytical skills, CISSP/CCNP Security credentials, and commitment to Navajo preferences and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field plus five (5) years’ work experience in Data Security Administration, Data Security Analysis, or similar position.
• A valid CISSP or CCNP Security. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Must meet all knowledge, skills and abilities.
• No felony, theft or stealing convictions. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background investigation, obtain and maintain gaming license. Navajo preference.

Responsibilities

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in planning the corporate information security infrastructure and establishing, enforcing, and documenting data security methodologies and framework.
• Plan, coordinate, document, and implement NNGE computer information security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• Review employee violations of computer security procedures to enforce policy, and ensure security policies are implemented in the event of a disaster or emergency.
• Recommend new or modified security procedures as appropriate for the changing business environment.
• Coordinate implementation of vendor-issued security software updates.
• Promote and maintain a practical data security awareness program.
• Develop and write computer security department policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Decision making

Time management

Team collaboration

Discretion

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco Routers

Windows Server

TACACS+/Radius

Cisco Firewalls

Active Directory/Exchange

VMware

Unix/Linux

Job description

Position Classification & Description

Network Security Engineer

Effective July 2018

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in planning the corporate information
• services infrastructure and establishing, enforcing, and documenting data security
• methodologies and framework.
• Plan, coordinate, document, and implement NNGE computer information security
• measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or
• unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• Review employee violations of computer security procedures to enforce policy, and
• ensure security policies are implemented in the event of a disaster or emergency.
• Recommend new or modified security procedures as appropriate for the changing
• business environment.
• Coordinate implementation of vendor-issued security software updates.
• Promote and maintain a practical data security awareness program.
• Develop and write computer security department policies and procedures.
• Provide advice and assistance to process owners and end-users in identifying security
• requirements for the applications, workstations, distributed computing applications,
• servers, and local and wide-area networks and Internet/Intranet/Extranet.
• Review security provisions in purchased software.
• Maintain a comprehensive list of user security levels for applications and related
• systems, including hardware, software, communication, personnel, and data security
• as needed.
• Monitor and ensure security requirements of critical business application systems.
• Advise application users of the level of security available by the application system
• and network file sharing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Performs other duties as required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field plus five (5) years’ work
• experience in Data Security Administration, Data Security Analysis, or similar position.
• A valid CISSP or CCNP Security. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Must
• meet all knowledge, skills and abilities. No felony, theft or stealing convictions. Must
• be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background
• investigation, obtain and maintain gaming license. Navajo preference.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of security concepts, practices, and procedures, including network and
• project management.
• BKnowledge of Cisco configurations and experience with Cisco Routers.
• Knowledge and progressive experience with Windows 2003/2008/2012; and active
• Directory domain and Exchange.
• Knowledge in TACACS+, Radius, and Cisco Access Control Systems
• 802.1x, WPA2 Enterprise, authentication and access controls in a mobile environment,
• and mobile device security.
• Knowledge and experience with Cisco Firewalls.
• Knowledge of all Server Operating Systems.
• Knowledge of types of Network Equipment.
• Knowledge of design of WAN/LAN.
• Skilled with Microsoft Office applications, WAN, LAN, Voice Communications, and
• Windows and Unix operating systems.
• Skilled with industry certifications (MCP, MCSA, or MCSE, Vmware, CompTIA, CISSP, LPI, Cisco, etc)
• Ability to identify systems, operation, technical or applications problems and to initiate
• and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying
• social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with co-workers at all
• levels.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is may be required to sit for prolonged periods, walk; stand; use hands for dexterity of motion; stoop, bend, kneel or crouch, and have normal auditory and verbal communications skills. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level. Occasional work is performed in a Casino setting with exposure to second-hand smoke and a moderate noise level. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required. Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common. Travel may be required.