Network Security Engineer

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About the job

Network Security Engineer

Role and Responsibilities:

• The Network Security Engineer will be responsible for managing security platforms across multiple environments; technologies include Web Proxy, WAF, IPS, and Email Security Solutions.
• Participate in rotation schedule to provide On-Call Support and perform Root Cause Analysis
• Perform time sensitive activities such as Block IoCs on managed tools
• Execute Change Requests within defined SLAs
• Collaborate with IT groups, Information Security teams, business units, vendors and client delivery teams for projects, integrations, deployments, remediation, and troubleshooting
• Platform management including maintenance, policy reviews, health checks
• Troubleshoot block events, failed email delivery, failed network and application connectivity, false positives, exceptions, resource utilization and performance issues
• Active participation in maturing of core security controls
• Monitor, manage and tune core network security controls.
• Develop, and deliver time sensitive security and compliance metrics and reports
• Develop and maintain documentation such as Use Cases, Standard Operating Procedures, Job Aids, Knowledgebase Articles, User Guides, and Training Material
• Monitor multiple ticketing systems and take ownership of service requests end to end
• Adhere to Corporate Security Standards and Internal Processes and Procedures
• Gather evidence for time sensitive Internal/External Audits and Assessments

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Must possess a Strong Work Ethic, Sense of Urgency, Strong Initiative, and be a Self-Starter
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in information technology and 4-5 years of progressive information security experience across 2 or more of the following technologies:
  • Web Proxy
  • Email Security
  • WAF
  • IDS/IPS
• Understand how Web Proxy works, including whitelisting, URL Categorization, SSL Decryption, common ports, agent troubleshooting
• Understand how Email Delivery works and Email Security concepts, including encryption, common ports, DNS, SPF, DKIM, etc.
• Understand how WAF works and knowledge of Application Security concepts, including OWASP, Secure SDLF, Policy Enforcement, and Attack Signatures
• Ability to identify security risks and weaknesses and provide security mitigation and remediation recommendations
• Excellent technical aptitude, resourcefulness, critical thinking, troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of security best practices and industry standards
• Experience building, configuring, tuning and deploying these solutions is preferred: IDS/IPS, Web Proxy, Email Security (MTAs), WAF
• Experience in large enterprise, working with global teams across multiple time zones, cultures and languages is preferred
• Deep understanding of Computing and Networking concepts and protocols such as TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, WiFi, routing, subnetting, DNS, Client/Server communications, and PKI is preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulatory requirements and HITRUST is preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field preferred
• GIAC, CISSP, CISM, or other relevant information security industry recognized certifications preferred.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and PCI preferred
• Healthcare experience preferred
• Project Management skills a plus
• Experience with Automation is plus