Senior IT Analyst - Networking

Houston Forensic Science Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Houston Forensic Science Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Network Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize the networking infrastructure with a strong emphasis on Cisco technologies. The role supports on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments while aligning security, performance, and reliability with the agency's mission.

You will work within the IT team to deploy FTD and FMC, configure 802.1X NAC, and integrate security controls with SIEM tools.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years designing, deploying, and managing Cisco FTD/FMC in enterprise environments.
• Minimum 3+ years with 802.1X NAC, guest lifecycle, TrustSec, and related Cisco security features.
• Certifications such as CISSP or GIAC are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Cisco FTD and FMC across physical, virtual, and cloud deployments.
• Configure and tune IPS, malware protection, URL filtering, DNS security, SSL/TLS decryption policies.
• Support cloud firewall deployments in Microsoft Azure and hybrid architectures.
• Troubleshoot network/hardware/software issues and provide end-user support.

Skills

Cisco Firepower

FMC management

NAC 802.1X

Security architectures

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

CCNP Security or CCIE Security (preferred)

Tools

Cisco Firepower

FMC

cdFMC

Job description

Under the direction of the Manager of Information Technology, theNetwork Engineer will play a critical role in the operation,maintenance, and optimization of the networking infrastructure of thecompany with a strong emphasis on leveraging Cisco technologies. Thisposition will also be a part of the overall IT (InformationTechnology) department and will work as a part of the team onall the broader systems and responsibilities in theservice of the corporation: Specific duties may include, but not belimited to the following:

• Designing, deploying, and managing Cisco Firepower Threat Defense(FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC) solutions acrossenterprise environments, including physical, virtual, andcloud-delivered deployments.
• Configuring and tuning advanced Cisco security features, includingintrusion prevention system (IPS), malware protection, URLfiltering, Domain Name System (DNS)-based security, SecurityIntelligence, and Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security(SSL/TLS) decryption policies
• Deploying and integrating Cisco Secure Firewall solutions in cloudenvironments, including), Microsoft Azure, while supportingcentralized policy management and secure connectivity across hybrid infrastructures
• Maintaining and Developing client-facing security architectures,integrating Cisco platforms with security information and eventmanagement (SIEM) tools and automation solutions, and deliveringrecommendations that align technical requirements, compliance needs,and business objectives
• Respond to and resolve Help Desk Tickets by troubleshootingtechnical hardware, software, internet, etc. issues and providingend user support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills:

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

BA/BS degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, CyberSecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience may beconsidered in lieu of the degree). CCNP Security or CCIE Securitycertification is preferred

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 5 years of experience designing, deploying, andmanaging Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC) in enterprise environments, includingphysical appliances, virtual instances, and cloud-delivered FirewallManagement Center (cdFMC) is required.
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience with 802.1X Network Access Control (NAC), guest lifecycle management, profiling policies,TrustSec segmentation, and Cisco Firepower capabilities includingintrusion prevention system (IPS), malware protection, UniformResource Locator (URL) filtering, Domain Name System (DNS)-basedsecurity, Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) decryption, and cloud firewall deployments in Microsoft Azure.
• Progressive proven experience in troubleshooting of network,hardware, and software issues.
• Additional cybersecurity certifications such as CertifiedInformation Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC SecurityEssentials (GSEC), or GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender are a plus.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work well with all levels of employees andoutside contacts
• Proven ability to demonstrate to work as a part of team effectively
• Demonstrated skills at effective project management
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, troubleshooteffectively and make timely and sound decisions
  • Proven ability to design, assess, and troubleshootenterprise network security environments using Ciscosecurity technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement and manage CiscoFirepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower ManagementCenter (FMC).
  • Proven ability to support 802.1X network access control,profiling, guest access, TrustSec segmentation, and policyenforcement requirements
  • Ability to analyze and tune firewall, intrusion preventionsystem (IPS), Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security(SSL/TLS) decryption, and threat prevention controls.
  • Ability to support secure network and firewall deploymentsacross on-premises, campus, data center, and cloud environments.

Houston Forensic Science Center offers a competitive salary andbenefit package.