Network Security Engineer - Onsite (Wood River)

1ST MIDAMERICA CREDIT; Wood River (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive team environment

Job summary

1 st MidAmerica is seeking a Network Security Administrator to design, implement, and manage our network security posture. This on-site role focuses on keeping data and systems secure across multiple locations, including handling changes, diagnostics and monitoring.

You will install and troubleshoot firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, and endpoint protection, while performing vulnerability scans and maintaining network diagrams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or MIS or related field preferred or combination of coursework and related work experience.
• CompTIA Security+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and oversee the network security infrastructure.
• Install, administer, and troubleshoot network security solutions such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, and data encryption.
• Conduct, monitor and manage regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate risks.
• Create and maintain detailed network diagrams and documentation for all network services.
• Maintain and organize local data center, track equipment and software licenses, maintain equipment documentation and inventory.
• Monitor network traffic and user logs for suspicious activity and respond to security incidents.
• Monitor resource rights and adhere to best practices of least privilege rights. Review and configure firewall rules.
• Set up network devices such as switches. Support users in the use of Windows OS and all other system applications.

Skills

LAN/WAN

Network Security

SIEM

CrowdStrike

Firewall

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/MIS or related field

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection

Data encryption

Job description

1 st MidAmerica is seeking a Network Security Administrator to design, implement, and manage our network security posture. This on-site role focuses on keeping data and systems secure across multiple locations, including handling changes, diagnostics and monitoring.

You will install and troubleshoot firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, and endpoint protection, while performing vulnerability scans and maintaining network diagrams.