The Zeiss Group - Thornwood, NY
posted 2 months ago
As an IT Network Security Engineer at ZEISS, you will be an integral part of a dynamic team responsible for safeguarding the company's network infrastructure. This role is pivotal in ensuring the security and integrity of Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and Internet Access across the Americas region. You will engage in a variety of tasks including the design, configuration, administration, and project management of IT Security initiatives that align with ZEISS's stringent requirements and standards. Your expertise will contribute to the first line of defense against unauthorized access and potential security threats, necessitating a proactive approach to identifying, preparing for, and mitigating such risks. In this position, you will plan and deliver IT Network Security projects that support various ZEISS segments and strategic business units. You will translate complex business challenges into effective solutions based on Secure Data Network standards. Your responsibilities will include drafting and detailing IT Security and network-related concepts, applying your knowledge of business operations to enhance and maintain IT Security for communication and data networks. You will also respond to second-level support service requests and incident escalations, utilizing your IT Security and Data Networking expertise to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Building productive relationships with stakeholders is essential, as you will need to listen, clarify, and respond effectively to provide tailored IT Security and Networking solutions. You will communicate with users to determine the underlying causes of problems and collaborate with other groups within Regional IT, Global IT, and vendors to address organizational needs. Additionally, you will produce documentation of procedures and implemented IT Security and Network infrastructure, ensuring that best practices are communicated effectively to users and new team members.