Job Description :
Position: Network Security Engineer
Location: Reno, NV
Duration: 6+ Months
H1B, USC or GC holder only (For H1B need Passport Number)
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
The team member in this position is responsible for providing superior service to both internal and external guests.
The Network Security Engineer is responsible for managing the operation and security of the Wide / Local Area Networking hardware and infrastructure, internet security, web content filtering and firewall access, Active Directory, IDS/IPS, VPN via IPsec and SSL, and Network Admission Control.
Experience with Cisco routing and switching is a must. Cisco CCNA required. CCNA Security or CCNP R&S preferred. Experience with network design a huge plus. This position serves as an internal Cisco, network, and security consultant to the organization and a security liaison to outside business units that the company may deal with.
Evaluates and performs R&D on new technologies, equipment, and upgrades to existing systems and recommends additions or changes as needed.
Establishes, documents and implements security policies and procedures, and provides direct training and oversight to all information security employees, contractors, alliances, or other third parties, ensuring proper information security clearance in accordance with established organizational information security policies and procedures.
Reviews all system-related security plans throughout the organization''s network, and makes recommendations to mitigate risk based on vulnerabilities and threat. Vendor Management, User Training, Project Assessment and Status Reporting also comprise primary duties. All duties are under the supervision of the Manager of Network and Information Security.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following statements are intended as general examples of the duties of this position and are not all-inclusive for specific positions. Other reasonable duties may be assigned.
Supervised management, administration and design of WAN/LAN equipment, network, and related infrastructures.
Supervised management of VPN Equipment and related systems.
Supervised management of IPS/IDS Equipment.
Supervised management of Firewalls and Access to the network internally and externally.
Supervised management and recommended direction of the information gathering process required for the installation of a Key Business System
Creating and maintaining SOP’s and Internal Controls to meet SOX/404, HIPAA and PCI initiatives and adherence to those policies.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Prefer a four-year degree in Management Information Systems with focus on IT security or similar Information Technology program.
Requires at least five years of Progressive Information Systems and Technology experience.
CCNA Required (CCNA Security or CCNP Preferred)