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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Network Security Engineer in Boston, MA.
Essential Duties:
Responsible for executing security policies and requirements set by InfoSec
Responsible for product selection, designing, building, testing, implementing, and optimizing the infrastructure in accordance with security policies and guidelines
Management and support Network Security Services
Primary duties and responsibilities
Safeguards information system assets by identifying and solving potential and actual security problems
Protects system by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources
Recognizes problems by identifying abnormalities; reporting violations
Implements security improvements by assessing current situation; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements
Determines security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits
Upgrades system by implementing and maintaining security controls
Keeps users informed by preparing performance reports; communicating system status
Maintains quality service by following organization standards
Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
To guarantee compliance of Network Security technologies with Information Security Standards
To provide recommendations on configurations for Network Security tools
Support the evaluation of technical requirements for projects to determine the impact to the infrastructure including equipment redundancy and capacity requirements
Ensures completeness of technical requirements and functional architecture analysis for the design and implementation of system business solutions
Identifies requirements gaps or issues
Determines systems specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or technical institute degree/certificate in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
Typically requires 3 or more years of relevant IT work experience
Relevant network security Certifications ideal but not required
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of a broad range of hardware and software products
Experience with Network Security Troubleshooting
Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements
Experience with general IT concepts beyond their primary discipline
Experience configuring and managing Enterprise level proxies
Experience configuring and managing Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems
Experience configuring and managing Web Application Firewalls
Experience configuring and managing Network Access Control technologies
Deep Understanding of Network and Security Concepts
Basic understanding of Windows and Linux system administration
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
