IT Security Administrator - SDP Network Engineer
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Information Technology company
Jacksonville, FL 32256
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Jacksonville, FL 32256
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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.

  1. Performs installation, testing, monitoring, configuration, migration, maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned technology
  2. Manages system/application environment and ongoing operations
  3. Proactively monitors and reports performance and utilization of assigned technologies
  4. Troubleshoots software and/or hardware issues/failures
  5. Resolves alerts and performs remediation activities
  6. Manages problem or escalated tickets and tasks and out of cycle requests from systems/software owners
  7. Collects and presents data for reporting and planning
  8. Assists with developing tactical strategies, processes and procedures related to systems/application administration
  9. Collaborates with IT and business area partners on work groups and initiatives
  10. Assist in identification of alternative configurations and approaches to enable business needs
  11. Serves as a liaison with IT and business area partners to identify, understand, document and advise on security requirements, impacts and risks.
  12. Develops and maintains documentation for security systems, procedures and security diagrams
  13. Analyzes, proposes and implements solutions concerning residual risk, vulnerabilities and other security exposures.
  14. Participates on assigned projects, ensuring that security best practices and requirements are considered and addressed.
  15. Participates in initiatives to identify, select and implement technical controls
  16. Develops information security processes, policies and procedures.
  17. 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)
Skills
Skill Proficiency Years Experience Percent Used
Cisco
1 - 3100%
Network Engineer
1 - 3100%
Cyber Security
1 - 375%
Information Security
1 - 375%
Network Administration
1 - 375%
Security Admin
1 - 375%
Vulnerability Managment
1 - 375%
Cloud Engineer
Any50%
Network Protocols
1 - 350%
Agile Methodology
Any25%
Firewall
Any25%
Switches
Any25%