Network Security Engineer

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 85,800 - 117,975; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, VA, seeks a Network Security Engineer I to design and maintain network security solutions. This role requires significant knowledge in security practices and technologies, especially involving vulnerability assessments and threat management.

The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience with technical security solutions along with certifications such as CompTIA Security+. This position is key to safeguarding data within the health system and is not eligible for remote work.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years working knowledge of technical security solutions.
• 3-4 years enforcing security policies, procedures, and plans.
• 1 year Azure and/or AWS cloud experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyze vulnerability scans (hosts and network).
• Perform network security threat/impact assessments.
• Oversee host-based security including antivirus and data loss prevention.

Skills

Knowledge of internet security best practices

GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) certification

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related field

Tools

Firewalls

NIDS

HIDS

SIEM

Endpoint Protection

Email Security

MFA

Job description

Compensation $85,800.00 - $117,975.00 per annual. Salary determined by experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Location Newport News, VA (not eligible for remote work)

Overview

The Network Security Engineer I plays a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network security solutions, utilizing industry-leading technologies and vendors. The ideal candidate has several years of experience working with multiple technology vendors, methodologies, and approaches. Conducts and analyzes vulnerability scans (hosts and network) and performs network security threat/impact assessments. The candidate will report to the Chief Information Security Officer and will participate in daily operational needs as well as strategic projects for the health system.

What You Will Do

• Conduct and analyze vulnerability scans (hosts and network).
• Perform network security threat/impact assessments.
• Oversee host-based security across the Health System to include: antivirus, HIPS, data loss prevention, and rogue system detection.
• Respond to malware reports and assist in implementing protective/anti-malware measures.
• Enforce computer and network security processes.
• Confer with management, technical staff, and end users to define requirements for new systems and security infrastructure development.
• Ensure maximum uptime for firewalls, endpoint protection and VPNs.
• Design highly secure infrastructure to ensure maximum uptimes and performance.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Bachelors Degree, Computer Science/Information Systems or related field (Preferred)

Experience

• 3‑4 years working knowledge of technical security solutions (Firewalls, NIDS, HIDS, SIEM, Endpoint Protection, Email Security, MFA, etc.) (Required)
• 3‑4 years enforcing security policies, procedures and plans to safeguard data and systems from cyber‑attacks (Required)
• 1 year Azure and/or AWS cloud experience (Preferred)
• 2 years broad technical security knowledge of networking, and Windows and Linux operating systems (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of internet security best practices
• GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) certification (Preferred)
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• CompTIA Security+ (Required)
• CompTIA Network+ (Required)
• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) (Required)
• Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals (Preferred)

Other Requirements

• Call rotation