Job Description
A client of ours in the retail space is in need of hiring a talented and technical Network Engineer to join their team. Working as part of the global information security team, this individual will have a leading role in defining and driving execution of the company's network security program. While on the front lines of the global cyber defense practice, you will be helping support the company's security operations and incident response team by providing expertise and ensuring the right forensic data is available for effective threat detection and response. This team is looking for an individual who can come in and investigate the network, fact find/discover, and come up with an impactful and organized plan of how to clean up and secure the network, firewall clean up/management/strategy, assessment of what rules are in the firewalls, etc. The role will also involve working closely with various infrastructure, application, and business teams globally to provide guidance, identify risks and opportunities for improvement and help facilitate secure operations.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES:
-Directly apply security expertise to network controls
E-valuate, deploy, and maintain innovative security tools, technology, and systems
-Perform security assessments on new and existing systems, processes, and technology
-Operationalize firewall functions and define policies for network enforcement points
-Develop and maintain an executable short-, medium-, and long-term network security plan
-Help triage alerts and reports received from various sources and assist with incident response in real time as needed
-Collaborate to define cybersecurity standards and develop secure procedures
-Work closely with multiple global groups and business units to provide guidance and support
-Engage in threat hunting and proactive security operations to identify and resolve unknown or unauthorized assets
-Perform regular security and vulnerability reviews and participate in periodic security and compliance audits
-Stay current with continually changing threat landscape and defensive capabilities
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join an agile cybersecurity team with an eye for innovation and a continuous improvement mindset. The candidate who will find the most success and fulfillment brings a genuine interest and passion for cybersecurity, is a team contributor, and a desire to roll up their sleeves and dive into the deep end.
Required Skills & Experience
-5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer in an enterprise-level environment (this team is preferably looking for someone with cybersecurity/infosec experience)
-Previous experience working in/supporting a company's global network supporting systems, cloud, and network engineering
-NetFlow experience AND specifically NetFlow analysis experience
-Advanced experience with network controls, configuration, and architecture in a large heterogeneous environment
-Strong knowledge of network and application protocols and their associated security implications (TCP/IP, UDP, SMTP, FTP, HTTP, TLS, SSH, DNS, SD-WAN, etc.)
-Assess, configure, and maintain firewall rulesets
-Experience working with Cisco Meraki products AND Palo Alto firewalls
-Deep understanding of network, application, and host-based security systems including VPN, PKI, IPS/IDS, and wireless security
-Strong network skills with ability to perform manual packet analysis
-Comprehensive understanding of VPN, load balancing, routing, and switching
-Experience working with servers and workstations running Windows, Linux, and OS X
-Working knowledge of scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, etc.)
-Previous experience fact-finding, analysis, assessment of, and investigation of a company's internal and global network environment, firewall clean-up and management, etc. - must be able to form short-term and medium-term strategy for improvements
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ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
-Excels in developing and maintaining working relationships with an ability to focus on the task at hand
-Ability to excel in a fast paced and rapidly changing global environment
-Strong work ethic with attention to detail and ability to follow evidence
-Strong documentation habits with excellent written and oral communication skills
-Assumes a lead role in cybersecurity projects, incident response, and developing new concepts
-Ability to simplify and communicate complex data into a more easily understandable format
-Experience mentoring junior team members
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
GIAC, (ISC)2 , or equivalent certifications
Experience with public cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.