Job Description: Network Security Engineer
Job Description
SMCI is searching for a Network Security Engineer, with strong AWS knowledge. This role will collaborate with the Manager, Network Security. This position will be based in Tampa long term with initial time working remotely (until client returns to in office work location).
The Network Security Engineer plays a meaningful role in Information Security for our client. This individual will lead, or support assigned capabilities within Information Security with the focus on Securing Perimeter, Cloud, Automation and Manufacturing Systems. The Network Security Engineer will work with various partners at all levels internally to our client in a manner aligned with corporate values to define and implement Information Security Services strategies, standards, tools, and processes.
This team member will work jointly with other teams to implement technologies, processes, and other improvements in assigned Information Security capabilities. This will also include participation in on-call activities.
This engineer will play a key role in designing, deploying, and maintaining solutions to build our rapidly growing 24/7 global operations.
Areas of responsibility include:
Management and implementation of physical as well as AWS-based firewalls, proxies, VPN concentrators, and related network protection technologies.
Develops, implements, and sustains network operating rules, objects, and flows across a complex, global enterprise.
Collaborates with analysts, engineers, data scientists to deliver continuous improvement in cyber defense/resilience.
Work with and provide guidance to Security Operations and other Information Security team activities on security strategies, processes, response, and technologies
Provide support to Incident Response on security incidents including mock security incident exercises
Critically analyzes network infrastructure to find opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce the threat profile
Provide mentorship and training on areas of expertise to Information Security and other internal teams
Participate in audits covering network security services and technologies
Participate in proactive research and provide recommendations for continuous improvement on information security technologies, processes, and services
Participate in on-call coverage and perform effective escalation of problems and issues
Network Security Engineers will also present project status reports to senior management, adhere to policies and practices relative to technical guidelines and change management processes, and may contribute to the development of new policies and practices by suggesting innovative ideas
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong proven knowledge on perimeter security like IDS/IPS,
Fortinet solutions experience strongly required
Solid understanding of network engineering, verified by having obtained credentials such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher / equivalent
Practical Knowledge of Information Security standards and policies like ISO 27001/27002, NIST, and others
Good hand-on experience with AWS foundation services related to compute, network, storage, content delivery, administration and security, deployment and management, automation technologies.
Knowledge and experience in one or more Information Protection capabilities like security monitoring, threat intelligence, network protection, data protection, endpoint protection, technical security assessments, security architecture
Experience in complex enterprise environments with competing business priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective working with global teams in a collaborative setting, placing priority on the successful completion of team goals
Self-starter with a high degree of initiative and the ability to effectively prioritize multiple efforts
Experience with regulated systems (GxP, SOX) in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare industry is preferred
Preferred Certifications:
CISSP or equivalent
Fortinet Level 3 / 4 / 5 certification (NSE 3 - 5)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher / equivalent
AWS Certified Practitioner or higherRequired Skills: NIST; ISO; AWS; Fortinet; CCNA. Don't hesitate! Submit your resume today. SMCI is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military, and veteran status. Members of minority groups, Vietnam Era Veterans and individuals with mental or physical disabilities are encouraged to contact us regarding employment opportunities. In addition, in order to support the provision of business to minority-owned and Women-owned businesses (MWBE), such MWBE are encouraged to contact us regarding subcontracting business opportunities with our firm. (No third parties, please)(H1 sponsorship currently unavailable)(Local candidates only, please)
