Cybersecurity Network Engineer

About the job: Cybersecurity Network Engineer

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with a focus on Information Security
• 10+ years of experience in Windows-centric applications and technologies, including:
• Scripting, OS management tools, and ad-hoc reporting
• Core OS security
• Active Directory
• Certificates and cryptography
• SMTP and SIP messaging
• applications
• Relational databases
• Experience in security policy development, vulnerability assessment, and compliance testing
• Hands-on experience with Firewall, IDS/IPS, SIEM, Authentication, and web filtering solutions
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CISA, SANS GCFA, GCED, GMON, and Splunk certifications are a plus

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to react quickly, decisively, and deliberately in high-stress, high-impact situations
• Strong decision-making skills, weighing the costs and benefits of potential actions
• Ability to collaborate effectively to influence opinions, plans, or behaviors
• Understanding of business needs and commitment to high-quality, prompt, and efficient service
• Knowledge of organizational mission, values, and goals, with consistent application
• Self-directed learning from public and internal sources, capable of answering novel questions
• Solid understanding of IP networking fundamentals, including LAN/WAN design, routing protocols, NAT, ACLs, etc.
• Strong grasp of information security principles and best practices, especially NIST
• Hands-on configuration experience with Cisco, Fortinet, AWS, and Azure systems
• Experience with firewall, VPN, IDS, and other security technology design and implementation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Server and Desktop OS, Active Directory, Exchange, Office 365
• Working knowledge of Linux
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Monitor and advise on information security issues to ensure proper controls
• Assist with responses to client RFPs and security assessments
• Coordinate resolution of security vulnerabilities
• Assist with user security awareness initiatives
• Support vulnerability testing, compliance audits, and security assessments
• Participate in security incident resolution
• Lead project management, including team leadership, time, and budget management
• Communicate effectively with clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework