Network Security Engineer

Novacoast is currently working with a Technology company that is expanding their Network team! For this role, they are looking for a strong Network Engineer/ Administrator with experience in security tools processes to join their dynamic team. This company offers the ability to work with little red tape alongside a team of experienced engineers with an average of 10 years tenure with the organization. In this role, you will implement, maintain, and troubleshoot network and security solutions. You will additionally be responsible for installing and maintaining computer systems, monitoring computer threats and network systems to improve performance, making sure all users know how to use the networks and systems properly, and ensuring all system users have authorized access. Further, this position will maintain system security, monitor security threats and risks, upgrade network and computer systems and fix network, hardware, software and systems problems. Essential Functions:

• Assist in network design and implementation.
• Provide network support with a variety of operating systems
• Install and configure computer network equipment.
• Maintain network connectivity of all computer workstations.
• Maintain servers and associated hardware applications, services, and settings.
• Develop and monitor security policies for the use of network resources.
• Evaluate and recommend security improvements and system upgrades.
• Test release of products to minimize user impact and ensure compatibility.
• Updating software with the latest security patches and ensuring the proper defenses are present for each network resource.
• Performing vulnerability and penetration tests, identifying and defending against threats, and developing disaster recovery plans.
• Configuring security systems, analyzing security requirements, and recommending improvements.
• Monitoring network traffic for suspicious behavior.
• Creating network policies and authorization roles and defending against unauthorized access, modifications, and destruction.
• Consulting with staff, managers, and executives about the best security practices and providing technical advice.
• Configuring and supporting security tools, such as firewalls and anti-virus software.
• Training staff to understand and use security protocols.

• The equivalent combination of education/experience for the three below categories:
• A degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field,
• 2 + years experience in a network administration role
• 2 + years in a Network Security role
• Previous experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012, and 2016 preferred
• Previous experience with Cisco switches and routers preferred
• MCSE certification a plus • CISSP, CCNA, or CCNP certification a plus
• PAM, IDM, Okta, Beyondtrust, CyberArk, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, ZScaler or Active Directory a huge plus