Network Security Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client that is seeking a Network Security Engineer in Boston, MA.Essential Duties: Responsible for executing security policies and requirements set by InfoSec Responsible for product selection, designing, building, testing, implementing, and optimizing the infrastructure in accordance with security policies and guidelines Management and support Network Security Services Primary duties and responsibilities Safeguards information system assets by identifying and solving potential and actual security problems Protects system by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources Recognizes problems by identifying abnormalities; reporting violations Implements security improvements by assessing current situation; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements Determines security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits Upgrades system by implementing and maintaining security controls Keeps users informed by preparing performance reports; communicating system status Maintains quality service by following organization standards Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed To guarantee compliance of Network Security technologies with Information Security Standards To provide recommendations on configurations for Network Security tools Support the evaluation of technical requirements for projects to determine the impact to the infrastructure including equipment redundancy and capacity requirements Ensures completeness of technical requirements and functional architecture analysis for the design and implementation of system business solutions Identifies requirements gaps or issues Determines systems specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibilityREQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or technical institute degree/certificate in a relevant field or equivalent work experience Typically requires 3 or more years of relevant IT work experience Relevant network security Certifications ideal but not required Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of a broad range of hardware and software products Experience with Network Security TroubleshootingMinimum Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements Experience with general IT concepts beyond their primary discipline Experience configuring and managing Enterprise level proxies Experience configuring and managing Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems Experience configuring and managing Web Application Firewalls Experience configuring and managing Network Access Control technologies Deep Understanding of Network and Security Concepts Basic understanding of Windows and Linux system administrationKforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.