Network Security Engineer

Anchor Point Technology Resources; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider is looking for a Network Security Engineer in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role involves support and implementation of firewall and VPN systems, including troubleshooting complex issues and maintaining network security. Candidates should have expertise in firewall configurations, routing protocols, and possess strong critical thinking and teamwork skills. The position requires availability for on-call rotations and occasional travel for support needs.

Qualifications

• Requires expertise in Firewall/VPN configuration and troubleshooting.
• Advanced knowledge of routing protocols and OSI model.
• Experience in managing projects and security incident response.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 3 support for Firewall/VPN issues and troubleshoot independently.
• Plan and design Firewall/VPN infrastructure while testing new equipment.
• Install, configure and maintain Firewall/VPN systems.

Skills

Palo Alto, Checkpoint, ASA, and PIX Firewall/VPN Configurations

Knowledge of routing protocols BGP, OSPF, EIGRP and IGRP

Advanced OSI model knowledge

Strong troubleshooting and problem analysis

Excellent critical thinking skills

Experience managing timelines and projects

Teamwork and mentoring skills

Job description

Anchor Point Technology Resources, established in 2004. Our corporate office is located in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana, with locations in Cincinnati, OH and Louisville, KY. Anchor Point is a locally owned WBE.

Job Description

The client is seeking Network Security Engineers to focus on the support and implementation of firewall and VPN systems for corporate data network. The focus will extend to support, implementation, monitoring and documentation of networking systems too. This position includes learning, understanding and implementation of network design to architect support of these firewall/VPN systems.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Tier 3 support for Firewall/VPN issues. Requires the engineer to work independently to troubleshoot and resolve related network issues. This includes issues escalated to them from other groups in Frontier organization.
• Planning and designing the future corporate Firewall/VPN infrastructure, lab testing new equipment and processes, creating support documentation and procedures for the corporate data network.
• Install, configure and maintain new equipment and software for Firewalls/VPNs.
• Utilize monitoring tools to evaluate Firewall/VPN performance and evaluate where we need to apply changes to growing areas in the corporate data network.
• Maintain Network drawings and documents with current Firewall/VPN configurations and supporting data (i.e. vendors, circuit ID’s, support contacts).
• Document Firewall/VPN problems and resolution for future reference.
• Available to work extra hours and work on an on-call rotation.
• Available to travel when required as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Palo Alto, Checkpoint, ASA, and PIX Firewall/VPN Configurations.
• Knowledge and experience with routing protocols BGP, OSPF, EIGRP and IGRP.
• Advanced OSI model knowledge including advanced layer 3 & 4 packet analysis for end to end.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem analysis background.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Ability to identify security incidents, provide supporting information, and support the corporate data network through containment and remediation.
• Experience managing timelines and projects.
• Enjoys working with others in a team atmosphere and is able to mentor and train Level 1.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.