Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineer

This is a fully in-office/on-site position in Woodbury, NY for the first 90 days. After 90 days, the role will be hybrid onsite 3 days/2 days remote per week.

Position Summary

This role is available with a leading Cable/Internet company on the East Coast. It will be a combination of networking and security, with an emphasis on network engineering. The ideal candidate will have more experience on the network engineering side.

Position Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage complex network architecture to meet requirements from various business units
• Support network and security infrastructure and controls, including, but not limited to Routers, Switches, SD-WAN, Firewalls, VPN, TACACS, NetFlow based tools, etc.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans for the network; assist in conducting periodic internal and external audits to assess security/risk in our company's network
• Ensure network systems comply with relevant regulatory and compliance standards
• Participate in incident triage, analysis, response, and remediation for network outages, intrusions, attacks, and other incidents
• Assist in developing network-specific security policies, guidelines, standards, and procedures
• Implement automation scripts and tools to streamline repetitive network tasks
• Manage network services and configurations, recommending and implementing changes that will improve overall company network security
• Assist in evaluating and developing solutions for complex network and security technologies for enterprise and service provider environments
• Work with network hardware and software vendors to evaluate new products and technologies
• Lead and/or participate in network-related projects, ensuring timely and successful completion
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into effective network solutions; collaborate with IT to design and implement hybrid cloud network solutions
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor

Requirements

• 5+ years of technical hands-on networking and security experience
• Proficiency with network administration and architecture, and an in-depth understanding of communication protocols and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
• Familiarity with access control models and network security, knowledge of coding languages for scripting (Python)
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools
• Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, VPN, netflow, and other network security tools

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Cloud networking experience
• Networking and security certifications (CCNA, CCNP, etc)
• Familiarity with Cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001