System Engineer III, Firewalls - Network Infrastructure and Security Engineering/Information Solutions

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The System Engineer III, Firewalls at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) leads firewall administration, patching, VPN configuration, and security design across the university’s academic, research, and healthcare missions.

This role serves as a SME for network security, drives project work, and mentors peers while ensuring timely resolution of incidents and high customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years directly related experience; or a high school diploma and nine years directly related experience; or a Master’s degree and 3 years directly related experience required.
• 7+ years of Network experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, project management, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support network security services and projects.
• Resolve complex technical issues and provide guidance to peers and staff.
• Document processes and educate teams to reduce change disruption and improve efficiency.

Skills

Firewall administration

VPN configuration

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

High school diploma with related experience

Tools

Firewalls

Monitoring applications

Job description

Job Description Summary

The System Engineer III, Firewalls, reports to the Manager, Network Infrastructure and Security Engineering in support of MUSC’s academic, research and healthcare missions.

Areas of expertise include firewall administration, patching, VPN configuration, address translation, routing, IP address management, network segmentation, security group tags, SDWAN, dynamic routing protocols, SSO, certificate management, and advanced troubleshooting.

This position serves as a subject matter expert for network security services, evaluates and resolves complex technical issues and demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills to maximize the benefit of services the team provides for Information Solutions.

Generates appropriate documentation, communications, processes, and educational plans to identify and remove obstacles to, and mitigate the disruption of change related to the design, management, implementation, and operations of the network; is responsible for the timely resolution of network issues; takes a lead role in projects; participates in team and project meetings and provides input on solutions to improve efficiency. The position coaches and transfers knowledge to peers and staff, maintains high professional standards, and exhibits excellent customer service skills while performing assigned tasks.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC006134 MCP - Information Solutions

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-30

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

The System Engineer III, Firewalls, reports to the Manager, Network Infrastructure and Security Engineering in support of MUSC’s academic, research and healthcare missions.

Areas of expertise include firewall administration, patching, VPN configuration, address translation, routing, IP address management, network segmentation, security group tags, SDWAN, dynamic routing protocols, SSO, certificate management, and advanced troubleshooting.

This position serves as a subject matter expert for network security services, evaluates and resolves complex technical issues and demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills to maximize the benefit of services the team provides for Information Solutions.

Generates appropriate documentation, communications, processes, and educational plans to identify and remove obstacles to, and mitigate the disruption of change related to the design, management, implementation, and operations of the network; is responsible for the timely resolution of network issues; takes a lead role in projects; participates in team and project meetings and provides input on solutions to improve efficiency. The position coaches and transfers knowledge to peers and staff, maintains high professional standards, and exhibits excellent customer service skills while performing assigned tasks.

Additional Job Description

Requirements (Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Registry &/or Certifications)

A bachelor’s degree and five years directly related experience; or a high school diploma and nine years directly related experience; or a Masters’ degree and 3 years directly related experience required. 7+ years of Network experience is preferred. Must possess strong interpersonal, project management, analytical and communication skills.

Experience in implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network security devices, including: firewalls, network access control, and monitoring applications. Knowledge of communication or information systems. Knowledge and technical expertise in networking protocols, security, and wireless communications.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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