Network Security Engineer

Description:Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite, 2 remote - historically the client can be flexible but this is their organizational policy here Network Security EngineerEssential Duties & Responsibilities: To include, but not limited to the following:o Performing as a network security engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) focused on the design, build, and oversight into network security controls.o Collaborate with Network Engineers and other IT Departments to design and implement functional company networks.o Assist in defining IT security strategy and engineering of Network-focused Zero Trust architectures and methodologies.o Providing input and insight in the planning and coordination of updates, enhancements, and expansion of product security environments.o Mentoring, coaching, and developing less experienced security engineers and partner team engineers.o Leading the development of enterprise-wide solutions and systems to solve network security challenges with a variety of partners and customers.o Troubleshoot and remediate network security issues in APi Group global landscape.o Conduct security engineering activities such as configuring and maintaining security tools, testing new capabilities, supporting IT engineer counterparts, and identifying security gaps.o Identifying current and emerging technology issues, including security trends, vulnerabilities, and threats.o Assist in the establishment of security baselines and standardization, including CIS-CAT asset benchmarking, baseline documentation, and secure configurations.o Document and map security control infrastructure and capabilities.o Detect and report any weaknesses in the existing protocols, recommending or implementing modifications and improvements.Qualifications: o Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experienceo 10 years of large, scalable, and resilient Network Security Engineering and Infrastructure supporto 5 years of engineering experience with Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto, SonicWall, and Fortineto 3 years of experience with Azure network and security serviceso Working understanding of optical and traditional encrypted tunnel systems and protocols (i.e., IPSEC, SSL VPN, Layer 4 SSL)o Experience with Cisco ASA and Zoned based firewallso Experience with Zscaler and Cisco ISEo Working knowledge of PCI, and GDPRo Thorough understanding of rules, policies, ports, blocks, and VPN technologieso Strong interpersonal skills for multi-functional and cross-organizational team engagemento Experience working with Network Incident Security response methods, techniques, and legal requirements for the collection and preservation of artifactso Proficient in MS Office; Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and Visioo Excellent organizational skills and analytic, problem-solving skillsPreferred Qualifications: o Industry certifications preferred include CISSP, CCSP, CompTIA Security+, and/or SSCPo Cisco CyberOps Professional, CCNP Securityo NIST 800.207 / Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) design and architecture development experienceo SolarWinds, Thousand Eyes, Cisco DNA Center, Rapid7, and other Network Security and Monitoring platform experienceo Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platforms experienceo Development experience in Python or other scripting languageso Development experience with automation tools such as Ansible, etc.o A thorough understanding of routing protocol: BGP, OSPF, EIGRPo Cisco Networking experienceo Experience with SD-WAN – Cisco Viptelao Network Access Control (NAC) and 802.1X PEAP experienceo Background in intrusion detection, security investigations, and incident responseo Broad knowledge across the Security domain, as well as deep focus in one (or more) areas such as Logs and events processing, Incident Management, and Detection and/or Response tool developmentAbout TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.