Pharma Network Security Engineer - Firewalls, VPNs & IDS

Resourcing Life Science; Town of Sweden (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences firm is looking for a Network Security Engineer to design and maintain network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have a degree in computer science or information security, extensive experience in network security, and certifications like CCNA or CCNP. Responsibilities include configuring firewalls, investigating security incidents, and partnering with external service providers. This position is critical for ensuring the safety and efficacy of network operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in network and IT security.
• Proficiency with intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Strong understanding of network protocols.
• Certifications like CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE or similar.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and overseeing network infrastructures.
• Configuring, supervising, and enhancing firewalls and VPNs.
• Investigating and mitigating network and security incidents.
• Maintaining the reliability and efficiency of the network.

Skills

Network infrastructures design

Firewall configuration

VPN technologies

Incident investigation

Network security expertise

Education

Degree in computer science or information security

Tools

Firewalls

VPN technologies

IDS/IPS

Job description

A leading life sciences firm is looking for a Network Security Engineer to design and maintain network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have a degree in computer science or information security, extensive experience in network security, and certifications like CCNA or CCNP. Responsibilities include configuring firewalls, investigating security incidents, and partnering with external service providers. This position is critical for ensuring the safety and efficacy of network operations.