Information Security Engineer - Network Security

Job Number: 178977, Job Title: Information Security Engineer – Network Security, Salary: $99,216.00 – $129,001.60 Employer Harris Health System, a public healthcare safety‑net provider serving Harris County, Texas. Key Responsibilities Deploy and maintain security platforms including Microsoft 365 Security Suite, Cisco Secure Access, and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense/Firepower IPS. Review and evaluate firewall rules, segmentation strategies, VPN solutions, network enclaves, and DMZ architectures. Assist with the review, design, and approval of secure network infrastructure configurations. Create and maintain security standards, diagrams, and operational procedures. Investigate network‑based threats using Firepower IPS, Secure Access logs, M365 Defender alerts, and SIEM telemetry. Perform packet captures, traffic flow analysis, and deep network forensics. Tune detection logic, security profiles, and policies across Cisco Secure Access and Firepower IPS. Collaborate with the SOC on incident triage, escalation, and remediation. Coordinate with vulnerability management teams to identify and remediate weaknesses across network and cloud systems. Maintain compliance with HIPAA, NIST, HITRUST, and internal security frameworks. Maintain documentation for controls, architectures, risk mitigation, and configuration baselines. Serve as a technical SME for projects requiring security and networking alignment. Participate in architecture reviews, change processes, and design discussions. Communicate risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies clearly. Required Qualifications & Skills Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Networking, or equivalent. 3+ years of cybersecurity or network engineering experience. Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, Cisco Firepower IPS, Cisco Secure Access, and Microsoft 365 Security. Experience in HIPAA‑regulated environments. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Clear communication for technical and non‑technical teams. Commitment to protecting patient information. Collaborative and adaptable in dynamic healthcare environments. Preferred Qualifications Healthcare cybersecurity experience. Certifications such as CISSP, HCISPP, CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNP Security, Security+, GSEC, or similar. Experience with Azure cloud security and Zero Trust principles. Communication and Other Skills Excellent verbal communication; heavy public contact. Exceptional verbal communication; public speaking. Strong writing and reporting skills. Analytical, PC, and Word Processing proficiency. Work Schedule Eligible for Telecommute. #J-18808-Ljbffr