Network Security with Forescout experience

TechDigital Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Network ForeScout Sr. Analyst to enhance their network security solutions. This role involves implementing and optimizing security protocols, maintaining compliance, and ensuring robust network defense strategies. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with ForeScout technology and a strong understanding of network security principles. Join a dynamic organization where your contributions will directly impact the security landscape and drive continuous improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about making a difference in cybersecurity, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in systems administration across Windows, Linux, or VMware environments.
• Experience with ForeScout products and network engineering.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain network security solutions using ForeScout technology.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity plans and procedures.

Skills

Network Security

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Systems Administration

Security Protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT

3+ years of IT experience

Tools

ForeScout CounterACT

Cisco Client

Aruba Clearpass

VMware

Active Directory

Job description

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated Network ForeScout Sr. Analyst to assist with implementing, optimizing and maintaining network security solutions utilizing ForeScout technology. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of network security access controls and security protocols, as well as hands-on experience with ForeScout products with problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing environment.
An effective communicator, and a confident team member with a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

1. Performs assigned network security mitigations and maintains solutions to compliance-related problems
2. Executes and maintains ForeScout Security plans and procedures to ensure cybersecurity compliance for operational technologies
3. Support in-depth security architecture and maintains a strong understanding of networks to ensure adequate defense in depth design
4. Stay current on industry trends and security requirements in the industry
5. Actively seeks continuous improvement opportunities and participates in improvement initiatives of internal network security processes, procedures, and standards

Qualifications:

1. 3+ years of experience with performing systems administration in Windows, Linux, or VMware environments, including basic troubleshooting, installation, or configuration, monitoring system performance or availability, and performing security upgrades
2. Experience with deployment or daily maintenance of ForeScout CounterACT appliances or other NAC solutions, including Cisco Client, Aruba Clearpass IPAM, DDI, and InfoBlox
3. Experience with performing physical or logical network engineering, including configuration of routers, firewalls, and switches and configuring WAN, LAN, VLAN, WLAN, VPN, and system administration services, including Active Directory and domain management
4. Experience with implementing NAC or other network devices in fault tolerant and high availability configurations
5. Healthcare provider industry experience is preferred
6. BA or BS degree or 3+ years of experience with IT in a professional work environment in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
7. ForeScout Certified Administrator (FSCA)/ForeScout Certified Engineer (FSCE) a plus