System Engineer III, Firewalls - Network Infrastructure and Security Engineering/Information Solutions

Job Description Summary

The System Engineer III, Firewalls, reports to the Manager, Network Infrastructure and Security Engineering in support of MUSC’s academic, research and healthcare missions. Areas of expertise include firewall administration, patching, VPN configuration, address translation, routing, IP address management, network segmentation, security group tags, SDWAN, dynamic routing protocols, SSO, certificate management, and advanced troubleshooting. This position serves as a subject matter expert for network security services, evaluates and resolves complex technical issues and demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills to maximize the benefit of services the team provides for Information Solutions. Generates appropriate documentation, communications, processes, and educational plans to identify and remove obstacles to, and mitigate the disruption of change related to the design, management, implementation, and operations of the network; is responsible for the timely resolution of network issues; takes a lead role in projects; participates in team and project meetings and provides input on solutions to improve efficiency. The position coaches and transfers knowledge to peers and staff, maintains high professional standards, and exhibits excellent customer service skills while performing assigned tasks.

Job Description

The System Engineer III, Firewalls, reports to the Manager, Network Infrastructure and Security Engineering in support of MUSC’s academic, research and healthcare missions. Areas of expertise include firewall administration, patching, VPN configuration, address translation, routing, IP address management, network segmentation, security group tags, SDWAN, dynamic routing protocols, SSO, certificate management, and advanced troubleshooting. This position serves as a subject matter expert for network security services, evaluates and resolves complex technical issues and demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills to maximize the benefit of services the team provides for Information Solutions. Generates appropriate documentation, communications, processes, and educational plans to identify and remove obstacles to, and mitigate the disruption of change related to the design, management, implementation, and operations of the network; is responsible for the timely resolution of network issues; takes a lead role in projects; participates in team and project meetings and provides input on solutions to improve efficiency. The position coaches and transfers knowledge to peers and staff, maintains high professional standards, and exhibits excellent customer service skills while performing assigned tasks.

Additional Job Description Requirements (Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Registry /or Certifications)

A bachelor’s degree and five years directly related experience; or a high school diploma and nine years directly related experience; or a Masters’ degree and 3 years directly related experience required. 7+ years of Network experience is preferred. Must possess strong interpersonal, project management, analytical and communication skills. Experience in implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network security devices, including: firewalls, network access control, and monitoring applications. Knowledge of communication or information systems. Knowledge and technical expertise in networking protocols, security, and wireless communications.

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Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.