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IT Security Administrator / SDP Network Engineer
Description
This position will be responsible to support the introduction of new technology and processes to optimize countermeasures using Software Defined Perimeter (SDP) / Black Cloud or Software Defined Access Networking (SDAN). Specific deliverables will support implementation of CISCO TrustSec using a portfolio of CISCO core security and networking capabilities. Candidates will need to have fundamental hands-on networking experience and command of complex networking concepts to include, but not limited to: Next-Generation Firewalls; Intrusion Prevention/Detection; Load Balancing; Forward and Reverse proxying; and 802.1X Network Admission.
- Performs installation, testing, monitoring, configuration, migration, maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned technology
- Manages system/application environment and ongoing operations
- Proactively monitors and reports performance and utilization of assigned technologies
- Troubleshoots software and/or hardware issues/failures
- Resolves alerts and performs remediation activities
- Manages problem or escalated tickets and tasks and out of cycle requests from systems/software owners
- Collects and presents data for reporting and planning
- Assists with developing tactical strategies, processes and procedures related to systems/application administration
- Collaborates with IT and business area partners on work groups and initiatives
- Assist in identification of alternative configurations and approaches to enable business needs
- Serves as a liaison with IT and business area partners to identify, understand, document and advise on security requirements, impacts and risks.
- Develops and maintains documentation for security systems, procedures and security diagrams
- Analyzes, proposes and implements solutions concerning residual risk, vulnerabilities and other security exposures.
- Participates on assigned projects, ensuring that security best practices and requirements are considered and addressed.
- Participates in initiatives to identify, select and implement technical controls
- Develops information security processes, policies and procedures.
- Advises on service level agreements and works to ensure that security controls are managed and maintained.
Must have:
- CISCO Networking experience; Identity Service Engine
- Experience with networking access controls lists
Strongly preferred:
- CISCO TrustSec experience
- Software Defined Lifecycle: waterfall and agile exposure and understanding
- Understanding of N-Tier architectures
- Experience with SDP / SDAN
Additional Requirements:
- 6 or more years demonstrated proficiency and experience in design, implementation, monitoring and troubleshooting technology or equivalent combination of transferrable experience and education.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of multiple technologies and their interfaces and integration
- Competency in one or more environments highly integrated with an operating system
Extensive experience implementing and administering/managing technical solutions in major, large-scale system implementations - Knowledge of information security principles, including risk assessment and management, threat and vulnerability management, incident response and identity and access management
- Knowledge of network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls and associated network protocols and concepts.
- Experience developing, documenting and maintaining security procedures.
- Knowledge of operating systems and security applications, as well as a working knowledge of basic network protocols and tools.
- Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
- Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance
- Strong customer focus with ability to manage customer expectations and experience and build long-term relationships.
- Strong team-oriented interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with a broad range of people and roles including vendors and IT-business personnel.
- Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
- Critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy.
Preferred:
- Experience analyzing business requirements and translating them into technical solutions
- Industry standard networking certifications: Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA)
- Industry standard Cyber Security Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CSANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (ISC2 SSCP)
Skill | Proficiency | Years Experience | Percent Used |
---|---|---|---|
Cisco | 1 - 3 | 100% | |
Network Engineer | 1 - 3 | 100% | |
Cyber Security | 1 - 3 | 75% | |
Information Security | 1 - 3 | 75% | |
Network Administration | 1 - 3 | 75% | |
Security Admin | 1 - 3 | 75% | |
Vulnerability Managment | 1 - 3 | 75% | |
Cloud Engineer | Any | 50% | |
Network Protocols | 1 - 3 | 50% | |
Agile Methodology | Any | 25% | |
Firewall | Any | 25% | |
Switches | Any | 25% |