Title: Firewall Security Engineer

Job Type: Direct Hire

Work Setting: Hybrid | Onsite 3-4 days a week

Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 | Based on experience

Overview: This position ensures the security and integrity of network and firewall infrastructure. It requires expertise in firewall management, network security, cybersecurity frameworks, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management within a hybrid IT/OT environment. Responsibilities include monitoring the threat landscape, ensuring compliance with security policies, and responding to network-based threats.

Responsibilities

Oversee security for new network processes, enhancements, and services.
Manage network authentication, authorization, and device security.
Implement and manage network security monitoring tools.
Propose and enforce network security policies and technologies to address threats and trends.
Ensure network security compliance across all system phases.
Use approved methodologies and monitor success metrics for network security initiatives.
Administer network penetration and vulnerability assessments, audits, and phish campaigns.
Conduct network security training and awareness programs.
Maintain network security equipment, software, and services.
Implement technology to prevent and respond to network security threats, including regular vulnerability assessments, log analysis, and proactive threat hunting.
Ensure recovery from network security risk events and respond to cybersecurity alerts.
Develop and adhere to a roadmap for the network security portfolio, executing projects and setting priorities based on strategic goals.
Ensure compliance with network security policies, guidelines, regulations, and contractual obligations, lead risk assessments and remediation plans.
Assess technology purchases and vendor cybersecurity concerning network security.
Respond to and implement recommendations from network security audits and assessments.
Implement redundancy in network applications and services, maintain records, and enhance the Incident Response Plan.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Minimum four years of experience in network security or equivalent education and experience.
Professional certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CEH, CISM, CISA, etc. would be beneficial.
Knowledge of network security and infrastructure concepts.
Experience with firewall management, network monitoring, and intrusion detection systems.
Experience in designing and implementing network security solutions.
Managing complex initiatives and ensuring compliance with network security policies and regulations.
Skills in time and risk management, problem-solving, and effective communication.
Expertise in network security controls and frameworks, vulnerability scanning, endpoint detection, firewalls, SIEM, IAM, multifactor authentication, Active Directory security, and zero trust architecture.

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