Network Security Engineer

Job description

The network security engineer is tasked with provisioning, replacing, and managing Cisco ASA firewalls. Ancillary firewall engineering tasks include planning, methodology documentation, event documentation, providing support for planning or troubleshooting to others throughout IBM dependent upon the functionality of the firewall under management or its configured state, and obtaining support from the firewall manufacturer as the need arises.

A prime candidate for this position will be passionate about IT Security. Have a strong networking and operating system background with a focus on devices in the Arista, Cisco/Nexus, Juniper families.

Candidates should also have an interest and understanding of cloud theory and architecture with knowledge of virtualization and container computing.

Candidates should have a desire to continue to focus on improving network security across the infrastructure with cutting edge protocols/technologies.

Key Responsibilities

This role will be essential in rounding out the Security Engineering team from a Network Security standpoint. This person will be tasked with being responsible for the main internal firewalls throughout the infrastructure, as well as improving upon the next gen firewall capabilities that will enable both the Cloud SOC, and Security Engineering to protect the infrastructure from bad actors.

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Auto req ID

121122BR
Required Education

High School Diploma/GED
Role ( Job Role )

Security Services Specialist
State / Province

TEXAS
Primary job category

Technical Specialist
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

W&CP
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

DALLAS
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Proficiency with Cisco ASA OS pre and post version 8.3 CLI and ASDM
·  Familiarity with Arista, Cisco, Cisco Nexus, Juniper Syntax
·  Proficiency with Networking Fundamentals
·  Proficiency with Network Troubleshooting Approaches and Tools
·  Proficiency with Change Management Systems
·  Proficiency with Contributing to Internal Engineering Documentation Repositories
·  Basic grasp of one or more of the following: Bash, PHP, Python (or VBscript for SecureCRT)
·  Familiarity with Linux and Linux tools
·  Proficiency with IPv6
·  Familiarity with Federal Networking Environment and Procedures
·  Proficiency with Centralized Ticketing and Inventory Tracking Systems
·  Networking, Next Gen Firewall experience, and general security industry experience will be required to fill this role.
Country

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Ability to operate at a high tempo.
·  Ability and preference to operate with autonomy.
·  Ability to change focus when needed, often multiple times within a work week.
·  An urge to take ownership of projects and drive the best-known solution into the discussions for the long-term goals of said projects.
·  Ability to make decisions based on risk, best practice and business need and clearly articulate the decision points. Education:
·  BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is preferred Certifications:
·  Industry recognized network or cyber security certification is preferred (e.g. CISSP, CISM, SANS, etc.)
Eligibility Requirements

·  None
Position Type

Professional
New Collar Role

Yes