Aws Network Engineer

Allegis Group - Valley Forge, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Valley Forge, PA

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

As a Network Security Engineer at Vitech, you will be an integral part of our rapidly expanding security team, dedicated to enhancing our capabilities to meet the diverse needs of our global customer base. 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 and on-premise infrastructures. Your expertise will be crucial in implementing robust security measures and protocols that protect our network and data from potential threats. In this position, you will leverage your extensive knowledge of network engineering and security to design and implement cloud network security infrastructure services specifically within AWS. You will be responsible for monitoring network activities, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring data protection across our systems. Your role will also involve analyzing network flow logs, utilizing tools such as PRTG and Plixir, to identify and mitigate risks effectively. You will be expected to have a strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including routing, MPLS, and VPNs, as well as modern security practices such as network segmentation and zero trust architecture. Additionally, you will engage in hands-on work with various AWS services and tools, including VPC, CloudFront, Route 53, and others, to enhance our security posture. Your contributions will also extend to supporting security audits for network components, ensuring compliance with established protocols and standards. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about network security and eager to work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration.

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 using tools such as PRTG and Plixir.
• Support security audits for network components, providing necessary logs and evidence.
• Engage in hands-on work with AWS services and tools to enhance security measures.

Requirements

• BS degree in a related field or equivalent experience; MS degree is a plus.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of experience with on-premise networking products (Cisco ASA, Firepower, ISE, and Palo Alto).
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of experience in designing and implementing cloud network security infrastructure services in AWS.
• Minimum 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 is a plus.
• Palo Alto PNCSA, PNCSE, or PNCSC certification is a plus.
• AWS Certified Security Specialist certification.
• Aviatrix experience is a plus.
• Scripting/automation experience is a plus.