Network Security Engineer

Apex Systems; Missouri; Remote; USD 90,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Network Security Engineer to join their team for a healthcare project. This 12-month contract-to-hire position involves significant scripting and automation responsibilities, focusing on enhancing network security through cutting-edge solutions. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in cybersecurity technologies, including familiarity with tools like Wireshark and Snort. The role emphasizes collaboration in an Agile environment, with opportunities for professional development within a supportive team dynamic.

Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

401K with company match after 12 months

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and development resources

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years of related experience in network security.
• Knowledge of network security principles and practices.
• Experience with firewalls, proxies, and DNS environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to network security.
• Analyze and automate operational tasks to protect network infrastructure.
• Develop solutions to improve firewall monitoring.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Python scripting

Network security technologies

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field

Tools

Wireshark

Snort

Nagios

Job description

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Job Description:

Apex Systems is hiring for a Network Security Engineer role to start work with our healthcare client.

Job#: 2072484

Job Description:

Apex Systems is hiring for a Network Security Engineer role to start work with our healthcare client.

Job details are below. Please apply and attach an updated copy of your resume if you are interested!

Contract Duration: 12-month contract-to-hire role

Expected Start Date: May 2025

100% Remote role - equipment will provided by the client

Client does not have a time zone preference

Job Description

Applies cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation on key network security and netflow security tools).

Analyzes, streamlines, and automates operational tasks and processes to protect companys network infrastructure and components against adversaries as well as helping build network security systems and solutions.

Defines network security standards as well as implements and maintains technologies to measure conformance against network security standards.

The ideal candidate will have:

A Bachelors degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science).

2 – 4 years of related experience.

Experience with Network security technologies (ex., Firewalls, proxy, and DNS environments)

Knowledge of Network security tools like Wireshark, Snort, Nagios, etc.

Day to day will include:

Write scripting code within Python and working with firewalls daily.

This position will contribute to the development and refinement of solutions to support daily operations and improve our firewall monitoring.

Performance involves working towards team success.

This position is different than most network security engineers because it involves the coding and automation side of network security.

Ideal candidate will play a key role in driving innovation and efficiency.

This project will involve the development within network security to automate our tasks and improve our firewall monitoring.

The team runs Agile and collaborates as a team around tasks, we place a high value on cross-functional collaboration, working closely together to deliver secure solutions.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

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