Network Security Engineer

Procom Consultants Group; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing firm is seeking a Network Security Engineer for a contract opportunity in Richardson, Texas. The ideal candidate will design and implement network security solutions and address complex security issues to protect client systems. Responsibilities include delivering security solutions for customer projects, maintaining security policies, and researching security incidents. Applicants should possess advanced skills in firewall technologies and hold relevant security certifications. This assignment is expected to last for 6+ months.

Qualifications

• Experience with firewall solutions such as Checkpoint, Cisco, and Juniper.
• Ability to troubleshoot end-to-end network connectivity using command line tools.
• Strong understanding of risk analysis and security architectures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex network security solutions on time for customer projects.
• Research security incidents and design countermeasures.
• Maintain and manage hardware and software firewalls.

Skills

Advanced Layer 3 and Layer 4 Packet Analysis

Checkpoint, Cisco and Juniper Multi-Services Platforms

Current on network security trends, applications/software/issues

Identify security incidents and support client remediation

Information Security standards and practices

Network security

Routing protocols - BGP - OSPF - STP - IPV6 - MPLS

CISSP Certification

VPN

Job description

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.

With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest “Canadian-Owned” IT staffing/consulting company.

Procom’s areas of staffing expertise include:

• Application Development
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Business/Systems Analysis
• Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
• Infrastructure & Network Services
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
• Security & Privacy

Specialties:

• Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
• Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
• ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
• Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Job Description

Network Security Engineer

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Network Security Engineer for a contract opportunity in Dallas/Richardson, TX.

Network Security Engineer Job Details

Design and implement network security solutions for all phases of network security using Managed Security Services which include, but are not conclusive of Firewalls, IDS, Proxies to ensure the security of Telecommunications and third party client networks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex network security solutions in support of customer billable projects on time and meet business and technical requirements.
• Research attempted or successful efforts to compromise systems security and design countermeasures.
• Maintain hardware, software and network firewalls and encryption protocols.
• Manage security policies to control physical and virtual access to systems.
• Provide information to management regarding the negative impact on the business caused by theft, destruction, alteration or denial of access to information and systems.

Mandatory Skills

• Advanced Layer 3 and Layer 4 Packet Analysis *
• Checkpoint, Cisco and Juniper Multi-Services Platforms *
• Create process documentation *
• Current on network security trends, applications/software/issues *
• Evaluate and Implement customer move, add, change, delete requests *
• Firewall *
• Firewalls TCP/IP *
• Identify security incidents and support client remediation *
• Information Security standards and practices *
• Internet security *
• Network security *
• Risk analysis *
• Routing protocols - BGP - OSPF - STP - IPV6 - MPLS *
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues *
• Troubleshoot end to end network connectivity using command line tools *
• Blue Coat Proxy *
• Checkpoint advanced firewall solution design - implementation and administration *
• Checkpoint NG *
• Cisco PIX firewall *
• CISSP Certification *
• Firewall acceleration and load balancing technologies *
• Juniper - Netscreen / Juniper Firewalls *
• Client brick firewall *
• Security architectures *
• Security certification *
• VPN *

Start Date

ASAP

Assignment Length

6+ months

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only.