Senior Network Security Engineer: Azure & Cisco Expert

International SOS; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

International SOS seeks a Sr. Network Security Engineer to design, secure, operate, and maintain its IT network and security infra for a key government contract.

You will work with Azure and Cisco on-prem networks, monitor IPS, and implement VPN/firewall changes, while upgrading core network hardware. The role requires 10+ years IT experience with 5+ years in Checkpoint security and Cisco networking, plus CCNA and a security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, information security, or equivalent with extra security experience.
• CCNA certification is required or equivalent.
• Azure Network Engineer Associate is preferred.
• US citizen able to obtain Tier 3/Level II IT Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data network hardware and systems including Azure and on-premise Cisco networks.
• Investigate and resolve significant network/hardware issues; analyse and fix errors.
• Assess and evaluate current and future systems.
• Monitor IPS for intrusions and respond to incidents.
• Keep IPS and signatures up-to-date.
• Design on-prem or Azure Gov cloud networks per requirements.
• Develop and monitor key network metrics for IT reviews.
• Implement VPN and firewall rule changes and web filtering.
• Upgrade hardware/software like Cisco switches, Checkpoint firewalls, F5 load balancers.

Skills

Cisco Nexus & Catalyst Switches

Checkpoint Firewalls & IPS

F5 Load Balancers

Azure Networking

Networking Protocols

PowerShell/Python/Bash scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/InfoSec or equivalent + 4 years security experience

CCNA

Azure Network Engineer Associate (preferred)

Job description

International SOS seeks a Sr. Network Security Engineer to design, secure, operate, and maintain its IT network and security infra for a key government contract.

You will work with Azure and Cisco on-prem networks, monitor IPS, and implement VPN/firewall changes, while upgrading core network hardware. The role requires 10+ years IT experience with 5+ years in Checkpoint security and Cisco networking, plus CCNA and a security clearance eligibility.