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Seeking a network security engineer for our direct client contract opportunity in Richfield MN.
Location:Richfield MN- currently remote looking for candidates who can relocate when onsite hybrid work starts in 2022Duration: Long term Systems Engineer IV– REQ 24682-1Local Candidates and Non Local willing to relocateTell us about your department:Network Security. Responsible for maintaining client firewalls, WAF proxies and core security functions.Project Description:We are seeking a Staff Engineer to help lead and innovate our network security solutions. This engineer will work with other engineers to implement, manage and support areas to include: security platforms (firewalls, proxies, web application firewalls SSL Decrypt, Cisco ISE), as well as the design and deployment of various levels of security zones in the network infrastructure; storage solutions, load balancing solutions and cloud based computing solutions. Client is not only a retailer but also a technology-based company, where technology itself is at the heart of our operation. Our Information Technology organization is transforming to play an even more integral role in helping the company define and execute key elements of the business model. Position Summary/Job Description:Responsibilities include:- Design, implementation and integration of data center, cloud and end user network architectures as required with other security technologies and network technologies. This could include retail locations, campus, as well as the data centers. Examples include: Cisco ACI solution with Cisco Nexus 9K switches, standard port based firewall (routed and transparent), Next Generation firewalls, VPN platforms (IPSec & SSL), proxy platforms, Cisco ISE, IDS/IPS and working with load balanced environments- Setting network standards and processes for Tier 1 and 2 staff - Work with Project Management, architecture, business, technical and security teams to achieve project delivery with regard to network security related initiatives.- Escalation support for firewall, load balancer, proxy, SSL Decrypt, DNS and ISE platforms- Vendor management skills (hardware/software security vendors as well as third party vendors)- Collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and resolve concerns Our Staff Engineer will,- Maintaining a working knowledge of security and network standards- Building strong relationships with stakeholders. Performing as a consistent champion of process.- Work with leadership and architecture teams to advance and improve the current network and data center Security and Load Balancing platform solutions on premise and in cloud environments. - Work with leadership and architecture teams to advance and improve the current network security posture for end users and data center resources.- Take leadership on root cause analysis of problems and potential solutions with respect to your area of expertise- Desire to continually grow domain knowledge of infrastructure servicesWhat are the top five skills and number of years of experience required to perform this job?- 8+ years' information technology experience in networking and a bachelor’s degree or 10+ years of the same experience without a bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years’ experience in a Staff Engineer role with responsibilities including support of security hardware
- Prior experience IDS/IPS Firewalls (such as SNORT, Wildfire)
- Prior experience with designing/supporting cloud security solutions (AWS, preferred)
- Prior experience with common automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef
- Prior experience with API integrations
- Prior experience with Cisco ISE support for both RADITACACS and security group tagging
- Prior experience engineering networks with more than 2000 devices
- Prior experience with Cisco technologies and solutions including but not limited to: Nexus 7000/6000/5000/2000, LAN controllers, fixed configuration switches, and Cisco ISR and ASR series routers
- Recent hands on experience with enterprise firewall and VPN platforms (preference is Cisco ASA/Sourcefire & Firepower)
- Experience with Cisco ACI
- Prior experience with the DNS/DHCP (Infoblox preferred)
- Experience managing partner and vendor relationships to achieve business outcomes
- Prior experience in a global enterprise