TEKsystems - Valley Forge, PA
posted 3 months ago
About the position
As a Network Security Engineer at TEKsystems, you will be an integral part of Vitech's rapidly expanding security team, dedicated to enhancing our capabilities to meet the diverse needs of our global clientele. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with various internal teams, including operations support, hardware, software, and cloud engineering, to ensure the security of our products and both cloud-based and on-premise infrastructures. Your contributions will be vital in fortifying our network security posture and implementing best practices across our systems. In this position, you will leverage your expertise in network engineering and security to design and implement robust security measures for our cloud network infrastructure, particularly within AWS. You will be responsible for monitoring network activities, managing vulnerabilities, and protecting sensitive data. Your role will also involve analyzing network flow logs to identify potential security threats and ensure compliance with security audits. You will be expected to stay abreast of the latest security trends and technologies, applying this knowledge to enhance our security protocols and practices. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in networking principles, including routing, MPLS, and VPNs, as well as a deep understanding of modern network security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation. You will also have hands-on experience with AWS services and tools, enabling you to effectively manage and secure our cloud environments. Your ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external customers will be crucial in this role, as you work to foster a culture of security awareness and best practices throughout the organization.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal operations support teams to secure products and infrastructure.
- Design and implement cloud network security infrastructure services in AWS.
- Monitor network activities and manage vulnerabilities.
- Analyze network flow logs to identify potential security threats.
- Support security audits for network components with appropriate logs and evidence.
- Implement multi-tenant cloud environments and ensure their security.
- Work with AWS services and tools to enhance network security.
Requirements
- BS degree in a related field or equivalent experience; MS degree is a plus.
- 4 to 6 years of experience with on-premise networking products (Cisco ASA, Firepower, ISE, Palo Alto).
- 4 to 6 years of experience in designing and implementing cloud network security infrastructure services in AWS.
- 2 years of experience analyzing network flow logs (NetFlow and VPC flow logs).
- Strong understanding of networking basics including routing, MPLS, and VPNs.
- Strong understanding of network security including modern firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation.
- Hands-on experience with AWS services such as VPC, CloudFront, Route 53, and others.
- Experience supporting security audits for network components.
Nice-to-haves
- Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE certification.
- Palo Alto PNCSA, PNCSE, or PNCSC certification.
- AWS Certified Security Specialist.
- AWS Network Certification.
- Experience with Aviatrix.
- Scripting/automation experience.
