Sr. Network Engineer

job summary:

Summary

Experience with Check Point NGX, IPS/IDS, Rapid7 Nexpose, SolarWinds is essential.

• Management of Layer 2 and 3 protocols including routers and switches. Focus on sustaining the necessary data throughput rate by monitoring network activity to mitigate performance problems.
• Proactively monitor and troubleshoot connectivity for the FTE's Network Infrastructure including campus, roadside, backbone, LAN, Walk-in Centers, partner networks and third-party connectivity.
• Review FTE's network architecture and design including failover capabilities and recommend changes to optimize performance and reliability.
• Ensure that network segmentations are adequately designed to protect sensitive environments including PCI, Financial, and customer data.
• Leverage SolarWinds to create dashboards to proactively monitor entire Network Infrastructure and proactively troubleshoot performance, connectivity including management reporting dashboards.
• Ensure that all network infrastructure routers, switches, firewalls are shipping log to SIEM by reviewing SIEM logs.
• Proactively monitor and deploy patches and updates to all network infrastructure routers, switches, firewalls, and other supporting equipment.
• Participate and support Network and Security Operations team in designing Cloud architecture. This includes capacity, failover, stability, and security design.
• Perform vulnerability scans for network infrastructure to ensure perimeter, network segments including databases, applications, and server environments are adequately protected.
• Maintain accurate inventory controls supporting FTE's network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain network infrastructure diagrams and depict any changes along with associated documentation including change control approvals.
• Assist the SRCO team with investigation, triage forensic analysis, and evidence preservation regarding cybersecurity events.
• Assist with threat intelligence and hunting by leveraging in place security tools.
• Ensure compliance with established standards, polices, configuration guidelines established by SRCO and Industry best practices such as NIST.

Requirements:

• This is a Full Time On-Site Position. No Remote Work Allowed.

Education:

• Four (4) year degree or equivalent experience

Experience:

• Must have 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience with:
• Layer 2/3 routing protocols including troubleshooting complex issues
• Deployment and management of routers, switches troubleshooting.
• Private, Public, and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructures such as AWS, Azure platforms
• Must have 5 to 7 years' experience with Unix (RedHat), Windows, VMWare, and other platforms
• 2 to 3 years working experience with vulnerability scanning tool (Rapid7 Nexpose preferred)

Certification:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional--REQUIRED)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA--REQUIRED)
• Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA - Preferred)
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE - preferred)

education: No Degree Required

responsibilities:

• Management of Layer 2 and 3 protocols including routers and switches. Focus on sustaining the necessary data throughput rate by monitoring network activity to mitigate performance problems.
• Proactively monitor and troubleshoot connectivity for the FTE's Network Infrastructure including campus, roadside, backbone, LAN, Walk-in Centers, partner networks and third-party connectivity.
• Review FTE's network architecture and design including failover capabilities and recommend changes to optimize performance and reliability.
• Ensure that network segmentations are adequately designed to protect sensitive environments including PCI, Financial, and customer data.
• Leverage SolarWinds to create dashboards to proactively monitor entire Network Infrastructure and proactively troubleshoot performance, connectivity including management reporting dashboards.
• Ensure that all network infrastructure routers, switches, firewalls are shipping log to SIEM by reviewing SIEM logs.
• Proactively monitor and deploy patches and updates to all network infrastructure routers, switches, firewalls, and other supporting equipment.
• Participate and support Network and Security Operations team in designing Cloud architecture. This includes capacity, failover, stability, and security design.
• Perform vulnerability scans for network infrastructure to ensure perimeter, network segments including databases, applications, and server environments are adequately protected.
• Maintain accurate inventory controls supporting FTE's network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain network infrastructure diagrams and depict any changes along with associated documentation including change control approvals.
• Assist the SRCO team with investigation, triage forensic analysis, and evidence preservation regarding cybersecurity events.
• Assist with threat intelligence and hunting by leveraging in place security tools.
• Ensure compliance with established standards, polices, configuration guidelines established by SRCO and Industry best practices such as NIST.

qualifications:

• Must have 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience with:
• Layer 2/3 routing protocols including troubleshooting complex issues
• Deployment and management of routers, switches troubleshooting.
• Private, Public, and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructures such as AWS, Azure platforms
• Must have 5 to 7 years' experience with Unix (RedHat), Windows, VMWare, and other platforms
• 2 to 3 years working experience with vulnerability scanning tool (Rapid7 Nexpose preferred)

skills:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional--REQUIRED)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA--REQUIRED)
• Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA - Preferred)
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE - preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.