Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineer

Employment Type: Long-term Contract

Location Details: Nashville, TN (5 days per week onsite)

Position Summary: The Network Security Engineer will be responsible for developing recommendations related to maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing the network infrastructure and cybersecurity tools that supports the safe and efficient operation of the client's transportation systems. The role focuses on network devices, security tools, and communication links within and between Transportation Management Centers (TMCs), and headquarters. This position requires a strong understanding of core networking and cybersecurity principles, best practices, and a demonstrated interest in intelligent transportation technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement Backup Strategy
• Design and Implement an Asset Inventory and Management Program
• Enable and Centralize Logging
• Eliminate shared passwords and deploy password management solution
• Deploy vulnerability scanning on OT infrastructure
• Draft Initial Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
• Respond to and resolve network incidents, including connectivity issues, performance degradation, and security alerts.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as firmware updates, configuration backups, and equipment replacement support.
• Assist in the configuration and management of firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and other security appliances.
• Document network configurations, standard procedures, and operational guidance.
• Support vulnerability scanning and remediation efforts.
• Assist maturing the cybersecurity incident response plans.
• Prepare detailed reports of security incidents and network anomalies for appropriate authorities, including the FBI and headquarters.
• Work closely with client lead and other cybersecurity team members to support security and compliance.
• Collaborate to support the integration of new intelligent transportation system devices and applications.