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Network Security Engineer

Akkodis

 

Albany, NY, USA

Posted On: 30+ days ago
Experience: 5+ years
Availability: Onsite
Openings: 1
Category: Network Security Engineer
Tenure: No Preference/Any
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Description

This position requires a strong understanding of core networking and cybersecurity principles, best practices, and a demonstrated interest in intelligent transportation technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, network segments, and routing protocols.

Monitor network performance and availability using network management tools

Respond to and resolve network incidents, including connectivity issues, performance degradation, and security alerts.

Perform routine maintenance tasks such as firmware updates, configuration backups, and equipment replacement support.

Provide technical support to internal teams and external partners regarding network connectivity and performance.

Assist in the configuration and management of firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and other security appliances.

Configure and monitor SIEM platforms for security anomalies and escalate incidents according to established procedures.

Document network configurations, standard procedures, and operational guidance.

Support vulnerability scanning and remediation efforts.

Assist maturing the cybersecurity incident response plans.

Prepare detailed reports of security incidents and network anomalies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network security principles.

Proficiency configuring and troubleshooting LANs, VLANs, trunks, spanning tree, IP subnetting, routing protocols, and wireless networking

Proven experience in network administration and troubleshooting.

Ability to perform and analyze packet traces.

Proficiency with firewalls to configure and troubleshoot security rules, NAT, threat protection, and logging

Experience with IDS/IPS and SIEM tools, security event triage, and escalation.

Industry certifications such as CCNP, PCNSA, or similar are preferred.

Familiarity with network monitoring tools.

Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools.

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Display a strong grasp of key cybersecurity and IT concepts such as:

Cloud Concepts: SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, hybrid, on premises

Cybersecurity Principles: defense in depth, least privilege, CIA triad

Cybersecurity Technology: NAC systems, next-generation firewalls, VPNs, micro segmentation, IAM, vulnerability management, encryption

IT principles: High availability, clustering, failover, single point of failure, dynamic routing, classification, tagging

Education

Any Graduate

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