Sr Network Security Engineer

About the position

The Sr. Network Security Engineer is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in service provider network security. As an experienced Security Engineer, you will lead the technical advancement and refinement of our network security architecture, designs, implementations, and operational practices. You will work with engineering to ensure the future state of network design adheres to the policies and practices you set forth, and you will ensure operational systems and procedures are in place to identify, respond to, and remediate threats to the network. Your ability to clearly identify the requirements, communicate the path forward, and both guide less experienced engineers and perform hands-on configuration of network, security, and monitoring devices will showcase your ability to succeed in this role.

Responsibilities

• Design, Configure, and maintain network devices like routers, switches, and firewalls to prevent intrusion into the service provider network
• Design, configure, and maintain network monitoring and analysis tools like NMS, IDS, IPS, and SIEM servers and appliances to isolate and diagnose potential threats and intrusion attempts into the service provider network
• Architect comprehensive security procedures and take a lead role in the assembly of and operationalization of incident response and disaster recovery plans
• Coordinate cross-functional organizational incident response team and practices to ensure a response, prioritization of events, and respective remediations
• Act as the first line of defense preventing and responding to security incidents, malicious behavior, and attacks
• Monitor, test, and report on the network's hardware and software to ensure the integrity of the service provider network's design, configuration, and security and compliance posture
• Review and ensure vulnerability and patch management is prioritized and remediated in a timely manner
• Identify, propose, and implement measures to improve the security posture of our service provider network
• Produce and peer review MOPS for complex changes on the network
• Drive world-class availability and security in a constantly growing and scaling national network
• Contribute toward departmental and company goals and objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 7+ years working in a Network Security Engineering and/or Operations role in the telecommunications service provider industry
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in cyber security, electronics, telecom, or computer science
• Successful candidates will have prior experience within the SME focus area of Network Security, as well as a solid understanding of Ethernet & IP protocols
• Understanding of IP networking, TCP/IP protocols, Routing and Switching, and DDoS mitigation
• Experience with Nokia, Adtran, Juniper, Calix, Cisco and/or A10 Networks equipment is mandatory
• Prior hands-on experience with SIEM, EMS, NMS, ticketing systems, and other network tools is desirable
• Must enjoy a dynamic and continually changing work environment and willingness to adapt to changes in priority and focus
• Willing to be on call and work maintenance window activity and or rotating shifts as needed
• Technology and Equipment certifications are strongly desired
• Clear and concise verbal/written communication skills is essential
• Excellent people skills to establish a good rapport with customers, suppliers and internal colleagues
• Routine travel to MetroNet and/or Vendor facilities may be required but is not expected to exceed 10%

Benefits

• 80% of medical premiums paid by the company
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• 401(k)-company match with immediate vesting
• Discounted services within our coverage areas
• Friendly and fun atmosphere