Our client is actively seeking a talented Network Engineer - Security to work with a team located in Nashville, TN. This is a full-time opportunity with our client.

This is a hybrid position requiring a few days/month in the office.

Job Overview:

Responsible for delivering on engineering responsibilities pertaining to data center technologies and systems that are compliant with company standards, security policies, and best practices in the data center environment. The technical responsibilities for this position focus primarily on firewalls and Network Segmentation and might include data center routing, switching, load balancing, ACI, and VPN technologies as related to security. The position may act as the last level of escalation for Network Security-related functions. Depending on the specific area of responsibility, the emphasis could be on Project Delivery or Operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform installation, maintenance, and upgrade of security-related network equipment such as firewalls,
• analytics, and proxy devices.
• Provide technical security support to various departments and users with regards to LAN/WAN and cloud-
• based networks.
• Serve as a liaison with vendors and other third-party providers.
• Research network security requirements; prepares detailed architectural and installation plans.
• Conduct internal studies of network security and traffic analysis.
• Research problems and evaluate new technologies.
• Meet end user needs by ensuring the security and compliance of the networks managed within established
• budgets and operational guidelines.
• Determine and diagram the logical layout which documents the communication protocols (e.g., IP, TCP, etc.)
• and type of service/application (email, file transfer, web browsing, etc.) for each segment of the network.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting and writing basic computer programs to address more complex
• systems software configuration and enhancement.
• Mentor network security administrators and engineers.
• Participate in annual project budgeting cycle and make recommendations that are relevant to infrastructure
• enhancements or refreshes and help provide budgetary numbers for the proposed projects.
• Perform installation, maintenance, upgrade, and monitoring of single- and multi-factor technologies (e.g., Cisco ISE) and other NAC solutions.
• Monitor firewall activity, IPS and relevant policies to ensure secure data transmissions.
• Protect the firewall infrastructure by implementing best practices and correct hardening standards.
• Review and mitigate vulnerabilities as reported by security vulnerability notifications and assessment reports.
• Determine and diagram the physical layout which illustrates the physical location of and the connections
• between security devices participating on the network.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience including experience in an environment of comparable size/complexity.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Network certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIS, JNCIE, NSE, PCNSE, or similar.
• Ability to utilize network security monitoring and analytical tools for troubleshooting.
• Frequently communicates complex information and interacts with management. Can present, resolve, and address delicate situations. Can motivate and persuade others.
• May make recommendations for department policies, practices, and programs.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive feedback.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, and dependable.
• Strong English Language and written, oral communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to partner with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work on a diverse team with members located in multiple international locations.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and activities simultaneously.

Job Requisition # 35806
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A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role is $90k - $95k per year.

The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.