Pharma IT Network Security Engineer

Resourcing Life Science; Town of Italy (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in the United States is seeking an IT Security Specialist to design and oversee network infrastructures. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in computer science or information security and have extensive experience in network and IT security. Proficiency in firewalls and VPN technologies is crucial. Responsibilities include maintaining network reliability and evaluating new technologies. This role offers an opportunity to contribute expertise in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in computer science, information security, or an equivalent field.
• Extensive experience in network and IT security.
• Proficiency with firewalls, VPN technologies, and intrusion detection/prevention.
• Strong understanding of network protocols.
• Certifications like CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE, or similar credentials.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and overseeing network infrastructures.
• Configuring, supervising, and enhancing firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other security measures.
• Investigating and mitigating network and security incidents.
• Maintaining the reliability, efficiency, and protection of the network.
• Offering expertise and assistance to internal teams on IT.
• Recording and maintaining documentation of network infrastructure.
• Partnering with external service providers.
• Evaluating and deploying emerging technologies.

Skills

Network infrastructure design

Firewall and VPN configuration

Incident mitigation

Documentation maintenance

Emerging technology evaluation

Education

Degree in computer science or information security

Tools

Firewalls

VPN technologies

Intrusion detection/prevention systems

Job description

A leading life sciences company in the United States is seeking an IT Security Specialist to design and oversee network infrastructures. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in computer science or information security and have extensive experience in network and IT security. Proficiency in firewalls and VPN technologies is crucial. Responsibilities include maintaining network reliability and evaluating new technologies. This role offers an opportunity to contribute expertise in a dynamic environment.