Network Security Engineer: Cloud, Firewalls & VPNs

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Georgia in Dahlonega is seeking a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and monitor its network security systems across campuses. The role includes firewalls, IDS, VPNs, cloud security, and compliance efforts, with travel between UNG campuses and night/weekend maintenance as needed.

Experience in enterprise security architecture, network hardening, and incident response is required, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Two years of experience with network security architectures including firewalls, intrusion detection, virtual private networks, cloud security, and network access control systems.
• Experience with virtual infrastructure environments and related network security vulnerabilities and remediation.
• Experience with Internet based threats; Experience with the implementation and maintenance of network security policies and access control lists.
• Project planning experience is preferred.
• Network+, CCENT, CCNA, Security+, and/or Fortinet certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engineering and integration of firewalls, IDS, VPNs, cloud networking & security, and other supporting solutions.
• Develops, implements, and monitors device hardening practices of all network security infrastructure.
• Participates in security reviews and analyzes emerging technologies for institutional projects.
• Supports investigations and inquiries regarding network security analysis and forensics.

Skills

Enterprise security architecture

Network hardening

Enterprise network infrastructure

Disaster recovery

Communication skills

Business-oriented communication

Prioritization under pressure

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor's in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Fortinet

Firewalls

VPN

Cloud security

Job description

University of North Georgia in Dahlonega is seeking a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and monitor its network security systems across campuses. The role includes firewalls, IDS, VPNs, cloud security, and compliance efforts, with travel between UNG campuses and night/weekend maintenance as needed.

Experience in enterprise security architecture, network hardening, and incident response is required, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.