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Sr. Network Security Engineer

CHICAGO-60608, IL, US
05/25/2019

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Required Skills

verbal communication skills

Company

Infinity Consulting Solutions, Inc

Experience

1 to 5 Year(s)

Job Description

SR. NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER

An enterprise financial services company is actively looking for an experienced Sr. Network Security Engineer to join their small collaborative team.

The Sr. Network Security Engineer will be responsible for the design, installation, implementation, maintenance and support the firm's networks and IT security systems.
Establish secure and available networks and perform day-to-day administration activities for networks and IT security systems.

You will monitor access and data security while identifying and addressing actual and potential threats as well as plan, coordinate and execute network and IT security projects as needed.

Any experience with Cloud or Azure is preferred as the organization is looking to leverage cloud technologies as much as possible.

Excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Install, implement, maintain and support the firm's networks and IT security systems.

Perform upgrades and configure networks to optimize performance and availability.

Ensure detailed physical design of networks complies with firm standards and procedures.

Regularly monitor data security and network access. Develop tools and reports to identify potential

and actual data security issues. Follow up to ensure appropriate resolution and minimize potential for

future incidents.

Plan, coordinate and execute network and IT security projects. Communicate project status and issues

that may impede project success to management.

Monitor availability and performance of networks. Resolve network technical issues.

Collaborate with IT infrastructure staff to plan and test disaster recovery and execution activities.

Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance the network administration and IT security

monitoring to ensure maintenance activities and reporting are effective, efficient and integrated.

Develop network documentation, including architecture plans, test cases, production implementation

plans, and maintenance reports. Monitor network logs for potential problems.

Provide guidance to less experienced team members.

Monitor industry trends that may impact network administration and security.

Provide guidance to less experienced team members.

Ensure all activities are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Requirements:

Required Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related subject matter required

5+ years of experience in Network Engineering required

Strong background in route/switch

1+ years of experience with Network Security firewalls (Palo Alto, CheckPoint, or ASA) desired.

Experience working within the Cloud (Cisco IOS, Azure Virtual Network, AzureAD, Security Center, AWS, Google Cloud) desired

Strong project management and prioritization skills

Ability to collaborate across multiple functions

Attention to detail and quality

Detailed knowledge of database design and administration protocols and best practices

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent problem resolution skills

Required CCNP or equivalent

preferably in a financial services environment