Network Security Engineer

Akkodis; Northborough (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Network Security Engineer for a contract onsite in Northborough, MA 01532. You will provide technical support for hardware and applications, ensuring compliance with security standards and operational procedures.

Responsibilities include managing firewalls, routers, and switches; configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting network infrastructure; performing vulnerability assessments and log monitoring; and participating in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and suppliers in different time zones.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have Firewalls, Routers & Switch background.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for hardware and applications.
• Provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, operating systems, software, and related infrastructure.
• Manage and maintain enterprise-grade network firewalls, including rule creation, policy reviews, and security hardening.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot routing and switching infrastructure within a multisite environment.
• Administer and optimize application delivery and traffic balancing platforms to ensure high availability and performance.
• Perform network vulnerability assessments and port scanning activities to identify and remediate security risks.
• Oversee centralized log collection, monitoring, and alerting systems to support operational visibility and incident response.
• Maintain and report on security patching on all Firewalls, Routers, Switches, applications, backups, syslog, monitoring, and appliances in the Network, within required time frames.
• Manage secure network backup processes, including automated configurations, validation, and restoration procedures.
• Follow NERC CIP Standards and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation, providing application and hardware support.

Skills

Network security

Firewalls

Routers

Switches

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco IOS

Visio

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Network Security Engineer for a Contract with a client located in Northborough, MA 01532—onsite, with strong hands-on experience with NERC CIP Standards, Firewalls, Routers, Switches, backup applications, syslog, monitoring, and IOS upgrades.

Rate Range: $55/hr - $60/hr (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Job Description

As a Network Security Engineer, you'll provide technical support for hardware and applications. You'll be responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, operating systems, software, and related infrastructure. You'll ensure that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational standards and security requirements. Key responsibilities include the following:

• Support of remote sites, including data centers, with the ability to provide smart hands support for infrastructure and network equipment.
• Manage and maintain enterprise-grade network firewalls, including rule creation, policy reviews, and security hardening.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot routing and switching infrastructure within a multisite environment.
• Administer and optimize application delivery and traffic balancing platforms to ensure high availability and performance.
• Perform network vulnerability assessments and port scanning activities to identify and remediate security risks.
• Oversee centralized log collection, monitoring, and alerting systems to support operational visibility and incident response.
• Maintain and report on security patching on all Firewalls, Routers, Switches, applications, backups, syslog, monitoring, and appliances in the Network, within required time frames.
• Manage secure network backup processes, including automated configurations, validation, and restoration procedures.
• Follow NERC CIP Standards and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation, providing application and hardware support.
• Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history that meets client’s Safe Driver policy.
• Install (Rack and Stack), upgrade IOS on new equipment
• Proficient with Visio

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and suppliers in different time zones.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have Firewalls, Routers & Switch background
• Develop detailed network diagrams, topology maps, and design documentation.
• Ability to work with technology vendors and technical leads to define solutions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, pay attention to detail, and deliver high-quality results.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled:

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers