Job Title: Network Security Engineer
Location: Remote
Duration: / Term: 6 months Contract
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated Network ForeScout Specialist to assist with design implement and optimize network security solutions utilizing ForeScout technology. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of network architecture and security protocols as well as handson experience with ForeScout products with problemsolving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing environment. An effective communicator and a confident team member with a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with architectural oversight for complex deployment including capacity planning appliance placement segmentation and functional separation.
- Work closely with the Client Security team and internal design meetings and calls.
- Investigate and resolve Network Access Control incidents and provide recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
- Ability to provide support in an IT operations and maintenance Tier II or III role including ticket work information updates issue response and remediation
- Ensure that all securityrelated policies and procedures are being followed by the team.
- Provide technical guidance to other members of the security team and network team.
- Represent the Network Infrastructure security team in network discussions and ensure the security of the network
- Work closely with the network team to ensure that security policies are being followed and that the network is secure.
- Maintain documentation for Network Access Control policies procedures and best practices.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in an IT related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience with network hardware configuration
- NAC experience is highly desired
- Experience with a NAC (Aruba Clearpass and Cisco ISE) environment is strongly desired.
- 3 years of significant experience with Windows based operating systems and Unix systems specifically Linux.
- Expertise in technologies involved in large scale enterprise deployments/data centers
- Experience in deploying and/or supporting enterprise security software products such as firewalls IPS AntiVirus solutions application firewalls high availability solutions network management systems and virtual systems.
- Experience with tools such as Nmap Nessus and tcpdump
- Experience implementing and using complicated software products that involve multiple components
- Ability to clearly document complicated steps and procedures
- Design and architecture experience a plus
- Working knowledge of shell perl and xml scripting.
- Excellent communications skills strong customer orientation good organizational skills selfdriven with ability to multitask on various projects and aptitude to learn new technologies
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience working in demanding
and challenging environments - Healthcare provider industry experience is preferred
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent industry
experience - ForeScout Certified Administrator (FSCA)/ForeScout Certified Engineer (FSCE) a plus.
- Network security with ForeScout experience
Key Skills:
Network Security ForeScout Healthcare NAC Network Hardware Configuration Linux