Network Security Engineer

Brooksource
Grand rapids, MI
07 May 2025

Vacancy expired!

Network Security Engineer

REMOTE/Located in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, or Wisconsin

Full Time Position Our client is seeking a

Network Security Engineer to serve as a technical resource to support the company within its owned and operated data centers. The position assists in ensuring overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations. The company's deployed data centers are offered as Cloud services to customers in conjunction with our MPLS, Ethernet, IP, and Transport network offerings. Deployed data centers are offered as Cloud services to our customers in conjunction with our MPLS, Ethernet, IP, and Transport network offerings.

Required Experience
  • In-depth understanding of multi-layered network security and segmentation constructs with practical experience in at least one hypervisor, preference given to VMwares vSphere.
  • Experience in a highly-available, interconnected, and PCI-DSS/HIPAA compliant datacenter environment:
  • Deploying and operating Linux or other UNIX variants.
  • Security best practices in server configuration, tool development, and access controls.
  • Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server and WSUS; PowerShell, a plus.
  • Operating common enterprise switching and routing platforms.
  • Deploying or managing servers in large-scale and geographically diverse environments.
  • Capacity planning, utilization review & performance monitoring.
  • Proficiency in network architecture or core technologies, and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP(S), IPsec, VLANs, routing, etc.).
  • Recognize and adopt best practices in documentation, testing, security, operational support at scale, and efficient use of resources.
  • Experience with Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. Extensive experience with the Microsoft Office platform, Visio, and scripting.

Functions/Responsibilities
  • Support, operate, and maintain datacenter network security and threat management systems servicing Cloud Computing customers
  • Sponsor planning and execution of automation goals as set forth by management and engineering team
  • Primary point of contact for SOC/Compliance vulnerability remediation plans
  • Capacity planning and management of network security resources and platforms
  • Ensure secure connectivity between corporate and service provider network.
  • Tier II and III troubleshooting with internal team members, vendors, and customers.
  • Development of methods of procedure (MOPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for engineering, TOC, and provisioning teams.
  • Perform maintenance during data center maintenance windows as required including hardware, software and firmware upgrades.
  • Participate in on-call rotation.
  • Manage and operate an enterprise class datacenter/infrastructure environment
  • Configuration Management Tools: Ansible
  • Scripting Languages: PowerShell, Python
  • Technical Environment: Network Security: Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Server Systems and Network: Dell, Cisco, Virtualization: VMware ESXi, VMwares vSphere, Cloud Director, Microsoft Server Technologies: Active Directory, Server 2012/2016, Linux OS and variants

What’s in it for you?
  • Very competitive compensation
  • Benefits package
  • 401k plan with a match.
  • Join a dynamic team utilizing niche technologies
  • Work with some of the largest enterprise organizations in the Midwest

ABOUT BROOKSOURCE: At Brooksource, our business is people. Relationships are at the center of what we do. A successful partnership is only as strong as the relationship built. We’re your trusted partner for IT hiring, recruiting and staffing needs. For over 20 years, Brooksource has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customize our search based upon your company's unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at major hubs around the nation, Brooksource finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Brooksource promise. Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
  • ID: #49879678
  • State: Michigan Grand rapids 49501 Grand rapids USA
  • City: Grand rapids
  • Salary: $80,000 - $120,000
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2023-05-07
  • Deadline: 2023-06-24
  • Category: Et cetera