Senior IT Analyst - Networking

Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc. seeks a Network Engineer to support its IT network and security infrastructure in Houston.

The role focuses on Cisco-based security and networking across on-premises, virtual, and cloud environments, with emphasis on FTD/FMC deployments and secure connectivity. Responsibilities include configuring IPS, URL filtering, DNS security, SSL/TLS decryption, and SIEM integrations; collaborating with the IT team to meet compliance and business goals; and providing

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a technical field or equivalent experience may be considered.
• CCNP Security or CCIE Security certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years designing, deploying, and managing Cisco FTD/FMC in enterprise environments.
• Minimum 3+ years with 802.1X NAC, guest lifecycle, profiling, TrustSec, and Cisco security features in Azure.
• Additional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP or GIAC are a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Cisco FTD and FMC across enterprise environments.
• Configure IPS, malware protection, URL filtering, DNS security, SSL/TLS decryption policies.
• Deploy Cisco Secure Firewall in cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure.
• Maintain security architectures and SIEM integrations; align tech with compliance and business needs.
• Respond to Help Desk tickets and provide end-user support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cisco Networking

Firewall & Security

802.1X NAC

Troubleshooting

Team Collaboration

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science/IT or related

CCNP Security

CCIE Security

Tools

Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)

Firepower Management Center (FMC)

Cisco Secure Firewall

cdFMC

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of the Manager of Information Technology, the Network Engineer will play a critical role in the operation, maintenance, and optimization of the networking infrastructure of the company with a strong emphasis on leveraging Cisco technologies. This position will also be a part of the overall IT (Information Technology) department and will work as a part of the team on

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

Job Description

Under the direction of the Manager of Information Technology, the Network Engineer will play a critical role in the operation, maintenance, and optimization of the networking infrastructure of the company with a strong emphasis on leveraging Cisco technologies. This position will also be a part of the overall IT (Information Technology) department and will work as a part of the team on all the broader systems and responsibilities in the service of the corporation: Specific duties may include, but not be limited to the following:

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

Required Experience

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Requirements

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 5 years of experience designing, deploying, and managing Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC) in enterprise environments, including physical appliances, virtual instances, and cloud-delivered Firewall Management 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 including intrusion prevention system (IPS), malware protection, Uniform Resource Locator (URL) filtering, Domain Name System (DNS)-based security, 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 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Security Essentials (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 and outside contacts
• Proven ability to demonstrate to work as a part of team effectively
• Demonstrated skills at effective project management
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, troubleshoot effectively and make timely and sound decisions
  • Proven ability to design, assess, and troubleshoot enterprise network security environments using Cisco security technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement and manage Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC).
  • Proven ability to support 802.1X network access control, profiling, guest access, TrustSec segmentation, and policy enforcement requirements
  • Ability to analyze and tune firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) decryption, and threat prevention controls.
  • Ability to support secure network and firewall deployments across on-premises, campus, data center, and cloud environments.

Benefits

Houston Forensic Science Center offers a competitive salary and benefit package.