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Our IT department needs someone with strong analytical skills to join their team? Are you ready for the challenge?
Galveston County Health District is seeking a new IT Network Security Engineer II!
The right candidate will be responsible for analyzing external and internal threats in order to protect sensitive data within the organizations network. The Network Security Engineer II is responsible for insuring all networks have adequate security to prevent unauthorized access. This position will be a primary resource for IP/MPLS/Ethernet network design for the Health District and provides interpretation and explanation of various policies, procedures, rules, work methods, services, etc.
We can offer you:
Excellent Benefits; including an Amazing retirement package, Rich Paid Time Off plans, Affordable Medical Insurance, FREE Life Insurance, FREE Long Term Disability, FREE Parking and much, much more!
Team-oriented environment
Salary Rate: $71,400-$73,542
We want you to join our team of professionals and begin a long term career with us! If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply.
Required:
Associates degree in related field - OR - System-specific technical certifications may be considered a substitution for an Associate degree
Experience in IT security, infrastructure or applications may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis
3 years experience in Network Management & Security
2 years experience in managing and deploying Cisco and HP Aruba Network products
2 years experience with ability to design and manipulate new and existing IP/MPLS/Ethernet networks used for data and voice communications
Experience with Cisco or comparable routers, security appliances, L2/L3 switches and high-availability network design
Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles
Must possess or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable
Customer Service Oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent Computer Skills MS Office
Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary
Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy
Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements
Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening
An equivalent combination of education and work experience which appropriately demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above described essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role.
Preferred:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or Information Technology is required. Master degree is a plus.
5+ years technical hands-on security experience
Experience with firewall technologies, IPS/IDS, VPN, SIEM, netflow, NAC, vulnerability scanning tools, URL filtering, DLP and other security tools
Familiarity with Cybersecurity and Risk Management frameworks such as COBIT, NIST and ISO 27001 is a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to assimilate, analyze and correlate large amounts of forensic data from various network, operating system, application, and security devices, logs, and alerts
Experience in security incident handling, operations and forensics preferred
Experience in handling security for a large enterprise network or service provider network preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure, meeting multiple deadlines
Ability to present and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical staff as well as senior management
Ability and willingness to take on additional tasks as assigned
Security/Network certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, OSCP, CCNA and SANS GIAC is a plus
Traditional Duties:
Investigate and resolve security incidents
Analyze the effectiveness of the security measures in place
Recommend changes that will improve overall company security
Provide IP/MPLS/Ethernet network administration support for the GCHD
Design and analyze IP/MPLS/Ethernet network systems for new and existing GCHD systems using sound engineering skills
Manage all local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) operation
Manage a multi-site VOIP implementation based on Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Perform duties including incident handling, incident response and escalation management
Support network security infrastructure and controls, including, but not limited to Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM), firewalls, VPN, intrusion detection/prevention, Network Behavior Anomaly Detection, Network Level Advanced Malware Protection, TACACS, netflow based tools, URL filtering, NAC etc.
Assist in evaluating and developing solutions for complex network security and protection technologies for enterprise and service provider environment including but not limited to Advanced Breach Detection/Mitigation, DDoS attack detection/mitigation, etc.
Perform ticket handling of the security events, ongoing tuning of security solutions, review security infrastructure
Design, troubleshoot and optimize large IP/MPLS/Ethernet networks
Assist in developing and implementing security incident response and operations process.
Create incident reports, documentation for security events as necessary
Assist with gathering and reporting metrics regarding security events, vulnerabilities, and alerts
Maintain and enhance the threat/vulnerability management and remediation process
Work with business and technical teams to review vulnerabilities, plan remediation strategy and track items to complete resolution
Support periodic network and application security penetration testing activities, including scheduling, resources, tool execution, and reporting
Participate in incident triage, analysis, response, and remediation for network intrusions and attacks
Assist in conducting periodic audits to assess security/risk in network
Assist in developing network-specific, system-specific, and application-specific information security policies, guidelines, standards, procedures
Research and monitor new networking technologies, proposing their implementation into GCHD systems as appropriate
Identify potential financial or functional impacts to GCHD to changes in technology
Provide input into and act as project engineer for the planning, configuration, designing and updating of GCHD network infrastructure to meet the dynamics of the system, ensuring a high level of service. This includes necessary software updates, hardware configurations, and other related needs
Develop designs, standards, and procedures to assess and ensure GCHD network security
Act as project engineer on GCHD projects requiring engineering efforts related to job duties
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
Candidates must provide certifications and/or documented training in key aspects of IT systems as (CCNA, MCSE, CISA, PMP or CISM certifications a plus) with application. Candidates are strongly encouraged to attach a resume with their application.
To apply please visit http://www.gchd.org/about-us/career-opportunities and fill out our online application. Applications can be submitted by fax to (409) 938-2284, emailed to apply@gchd.org or in person at 9850-A, Suite A-111, Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City, TX 77591.
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