Network Security Engineer

DatamanUSA is looking for a Network Security Engineer for our direct client based in BD. This is a great opportunity for someone who is a quick learner with excellent people skills.

Job Details:
Job Title: Network Security Engineer
Location: Baltimore, MD

Duration: 6+ months

Job Duties:

• ) Remediate IT infrastructure security needs and resolve network vulnerabilities
• ) Monitor computer networks for security issues; Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.
• ) Install, configure and support routers and switches in the enterprise environment
• ) Manage enterprise and departmental firewalls.
• ) Prevent data loss and service interruptions by researching new technologies that will effectively protect the network
• ) Plan and implement security measures to protect computer systems, networks and data
• ) Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain high security standards
• ) Develop infrastructure best practices for IT security
• ) Work with Info Sec Team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities
• ) Install security software and educate colleagues about infrastructure security
• ) Develop infrastructure best practices for IT security
• ) Perform risk assessments and testing of data and processing systems
• ) Stay current on information technology trends and security standards
• ) Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• ) Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited college or university
• ) At least five (5) years of work experience in routing/switching and security
• ) Requires experience managing Cisco ASA and Palo Alto enterprise firewalls
• ) Requires experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting routers and switches
• ) Highly prefer 5-7 years of work experience
• ) Requires experience with firewall operations and review of existing firewall rules for compliance, efficiency and accuracy
• ) Requires experience with security standards for IT infrastructure.

Desired Skills, Knowledge And Abilities:

• ) Requires a thorough understanding of routing and switching technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, VLANS, Trunking, etc.
• ) Requires a thorough understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, and IDPS.
• ) Requires a thorough understanding if Cisco ASA and Palo Alto firewalls.
• ) Requires thorough understanding of internet technologies and network protocols
• ) Requires ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them.
• ) Requires excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills.
• ) Requires excellent logic and problem-solving skills.
• ) Must be able to adhere to deadlines and work independently to meet goals.
• ) Cisco CCNP and/or Palo Alto NGFE preferred
• ) Previous experience in government is preferred.