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can work 100% on-site from day one + have all the Required skill set and have worked as a "Network Security Specialist (Brocade/Cisco switches and routers/Check Point/Wireless IDS/IPS solutions, WAF, Tripwire) in a large & Complex IT Environment. 2) can meet the min required experience as defined under the MANDATORY Skill 3) can provide at least 3 verifiable experience from completed and/or substantially completed jobs that closely match this request + fill out a skill Matrix + Resume Certification Form4) Can go through a background check including fingerprinting + Agree to a MS Teams interview.5) have A Competitive Rate6 will be available in Mar 2023 timeframe as the Start date after a successful interview takes a minimum of 2-3 weeks.US citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time.NOTE: GIS will utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all persons employed during the term of the Contract Note to Consulting Companies : ANY CONSULTANT’S RESUME YOU SEND ME “MUST” BE ON YOUR COMPANY’S PAYROLL, NO H1-VISA TRANSFER, NO PRO-MARKETING, NO SISTER COMPANY RESUMES. The resume should have the DIRECT contact info and email of the candidate otherwise the candidate will NOT be considered. ALL H1 candidates including those onWOULD need to provide I-797 + DL Copy (no exceptions).Each staff member assigned to this project must have a background screening that is equivalent to a Level Two (2) screening standard.This is a fixed fee/hourly based project which is inclusive of travel, lodging, per diem expenses and all other costs associated with the completion of the associated tasks.Interviews: In the event an interview is requested, in-person interviews will be conducted at the Client location. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, interviews may be conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams. A phone interview may also be requested as a first step.Telecommuting: Telecommuting is not allowed.PurposeThe Network Security Engineer will provide leadership to the organization by providing network security solutions to ensure the stability, performance and security of all corporate data, cloud, wireless, and voice network services. This is achieved by leading the efforts to plan, design, install, support, secure and optimize all security network hardware, software, and communication links across the entire organization.Dimensions:Education: Bachelor Degree/Master Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields.Certifications: CISSP, PCIP, CCNA, CCSA, CCSE and/or other related security certificationsExperience: 9 to 10 yearsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The ideal candidate should possess the following:? At least 7 years of demonstrated experience in management and deployment of Check Point products, Wireless IDS/IPS solutions, WAF, Tripwire, and centralized logging solutions.? At least 7 years of proven experience in data network management using (strong background).? Current experience leading medium/large scale network security projects such as implementations, migrations and upgrades.? Experience leading both as a mentor and as a subject matter expert (SME) to the business and other team engineers.? Installation, configuration, upgrades and maintenance of all Network Security Infrastructure such as firewalls, IPS/IDS systems, log servers, WAF, etc.? Maintenance of the LAN and WAN environments and related equipment such as routers, switches, etc.? Provide Subject Matter expertise in the areas of Network Security, Security Methodology and Compliance (as it to network security.)? Determines and implements best practice for network and security operations.? Ensures that network related policies and security procedures are enforced.? Critical team member in evaluating and implementing new services and technologies.? Teams with staff members providing effective solutions to current and future technology initiatives? Maintain all documentation, diagrams and spreadsheets for the corporate network environment to current levels? Provides support and troubleshoots network related problems? “7x24” availability during on-call duties? Coordinate with IT staff, vendors and manufacturers to resolve complex issuesDuties and Responsibilities:? Experience in planning, deployment and management of network security infrastructure.? Proven skills on administration of Windows Server and Linux/Unix environments and data network operating systems.? Perform complex tasks relating to the security and data network operations, installation, and/or maintenance for local, cloud, and off-site remote locations.? Expertise with PCI-DSS, NIST, and ISO 27001 standards.? Expertise in the implementation and maintenance of Check Point technologies.? Experience in data network administration including design, maintenance and security in a Corporate IT environment.? Proven skills on monitoring security audit and security system logs for system and network anomalies.? Experience with TCP/IP, all routing technologies, VPN, SD-WAN, CLOUD, VOIP, and wireless technologies.? Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work well with a variety of people with varying technical skill sets and business knowledge.? Ability to document complex environments and create standard operational procedures.? Capacity to create diagrams and document configuration.? Project time management skills to manage activity definition, sequencing, duration, estimation, development and schedule control.? Strong customer service skills to deliver quality results in a demanding environment.? Individual must interact extensively with all levels of management and is required to act in a professional and confident manner.? Strong writing skills, to communicate information effectively to customers, managers, and technical staff.? Oversee efficient operational delivery of third-party service providers.Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural."When replying please make sure to list your (All Inclusive) Compensation requirements "Note : This is a Full time ON SITE Contract Position Start date : March 2023No phone calls please.Local s preferredONLY candidates with an exact match will be contactedNo relocation assistance provided.Candidates should be authorized to work in the US.