Senior Network Security Engineer

This position is responsible for the design, installation, and maintenance of complex Network Security systems to provide a stable, dependable, and efficient network environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Advise and make key decisions on technical issues based on input from project team members and available resources.
• Contribute significantly to the design, implementation, and maintenance of all new Network Security hardware and software.
• Lead the development and deployment of Company standards on all Network Security related equipment.
• Identify requirements for the administration and maintenance of all Network Security gear and oversee the deployment of systems to ensure those needs are met.
• Contribute with troubleshooting, configuration of backups, reboots and technical support of the environment.
• Design and perform seamless upgrades of existing equipment.
• Conduct project planning, cost analysis and vendor comparisons.
  

• Experience with disaster recovery planning.
• Advanced understanding of current version of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS
• Basic understanding of current and past Microsoft server operating systems
• Basic understanding of current Linux based operating systems.
• Advanced understanding of core IT infrastructure and systems including but not limited to Active Directory, virtualization and networking equipment.
• Advanced understanding of networking concepts, (TCPIP, DHCP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, VLAN, VPN, PCAP, SDWAN)
• Ability to analyze system logs.
• Experience with the installation of highly available enterprise security equipment.
• Ability to perform routine audits of systems and software and perform maintenance upgrades.
• Maintain the level of proficiency necessary for competence in the position.
• Experience with the following technologies: Palo Alto Firewalls, Global Protect, Panorama, Prisma, Citrix Load Balancers, Splunk, SolarWinds, Service NOW, VeloCloud, Cisco IOS, Wireshark
• Certifications a plus including PCNSE, PCCSE, PCSAE
  

• Excellent understanding of industry practices
• Strong proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures
• Strong planning/organizational skills and techniques
• Strong decision making, analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to deliver difficult messages
• Ability to build partnerships at all levels within the company, ability to build partnerships externally
• Good negotiating skills
• Resolve complex issues in effective ways
• Project management, consultative skills and ability to manage a budget
  

Minimum Work Experience
Typically 6 to 8 or more years of increasing responsibility in terms of any applicable professional experience.
Preferred Education
A Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in Information Technology or related technical discipline. Master's degree or global equivalent a plus. Typically hold one or more industry certifications.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.