Senior Network Security Engineer

Jobtailor; Tennessee; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex network infrastructures in the United States, with strong emphasis on Cisco and Check Point technologies, Azure networking, and IT security practices.

The candidate should possess 10+ years in IT, CCNA certification, and proven experience in scripting and managing enterprise-grade networks. On-call eligibility and ability to obtain IT security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing, building, and operating networks.
• 5+ years Check Point security experience.
• 5+ years of Cisco networking experience.
• 10+ years in IT.
• CCNA certification.
• Azure networking experience (including virtual networks, routing, subnets, ExpressRoute, VPN, NSGs).
• Knowledge of routing, VLAN, subnetting, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, TLS, SSH.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data network hardware and systems, including Azure and Cisco on-premise networks.
• Investigate and resolve significant network and hardware issues.
• Research, analyze, isolate, and resolve errors.
• Assess and evaluate current and future systems.
• Monitor the IPS system for network intrusions and respond to incidents.
• Keep IPS systems and signatures up to date.
• Design on-premises and Azure Government cloud networks according to project requirements and architectural principles.
• Develop and monitor key network metrics for IT reviews, reporting, and monitoring.
• Implement VPN, firewall-rule, and web-filtering changes.
• Perform hardware and software upgrades for Cisco switches, Check Point firewalls, and F5 load balancers.

Skills

Network design

Cisco networking experience

Check Point security experience

Azure networking

Network security engineering

Routing

Subnetting

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or equivalent

Equivalent experience in lieu of degree

Tools

CCNA

Cisco switches

Check Point firewalls

F5 load balancers

Azure Government Cloud

IPS systems

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain data network hardware and systems, including Azure and Cisco on-premise networks
• Investigate and resolve significant network and hardware issues
• Research, analyze, isolate, and resolve errors
• Assess and evaluate current and future systems
• Monitor the IPS system for network intrusions and respond to incidents
• Keep IPS systems and signatures up to date
• Design on-premises and Azure Government cloud networks according to project requirements and architectural principles
• Develop and monitor key network metrics for IT reviews, reporting, and monitoring
• Implement VPN, firewall-rule, and web-filtering changes
• Perform hardware and software upgrades for Cisco switches, Check Point firewalls, and F5 load balancers

Requirements

• 5+ years designing, building, and operating networks
• 5+ years of Check Point security experience
• 5+ years of Cisco networking experience
• 10+ years in IT
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or equivalent
• Four additional years of experience in network security engineering may substitute for the degree
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches experience
• Check Point firewalls and intrusion prevention experience
• F5 load balancers experience
• Microsoft Azure networking, including virtual networks, routing, subnets, ExpressRoute, VPN, and Network Security Groups
• Knowledge of routing, VLAN, subnetting, load balancing, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, TLS, and SSH
• Script experience with PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar is a plus
• Must be a US citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Tier 3/Level II IT Security Clearance
• English required; any second language preferred
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to manage multiple competing demands
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Self-starter and goal/results focused
• On-call/after-hours support as needed

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in designing, building, and operating networks, with a strong focus on Cisco and Check Point technologies. Proficient in Microsoft Azure networking and capable of implementing security measures and monitoring network performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cisco Networking Experience
• Check Point Security Experience
• Microsoft Azure Networking
• Network Security Engineering
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Network Design
• Network Hardware Maintenance
• VPN Implementation
• Firewall Configuration
• Intrusion Prevention Systems
• Load Balancing
• Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Routing
• VLAN
• Subnetting

Soft Skills

• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Self-Starter
• Goal/Results Focused
• Comfortable with Ambiguity

Certifications & Qualifications

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Industry Keywords

• Network Security
• IT Security Clearance
• Network Metrics
• Incident Response
• IT Infrastructure

Tools & Technologies

• Cisco Switches
• Check Point Firewalls
• F5 Load Balancers
• Azure Government Cloud
• IPS Systems