Fast Facts

As a Network Security Engineer, you will support the institution's network environment by maintaining security controls and monitoring for intrusions.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include configuring and maintaining wired and wireless networks, administering security-related technologies, and monitoring systems for intrusion evidence.

Skills: Required skills include experience with network security technologies, familiarity with firewalls and intrusion detection systems, and knowledge of operating systems such as Unix/Linux and Windows.

Qualifications: An Associate's degree in a computer-related field is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Experience in networking and telecommunications is essential.

Location: Job is located in the USA with no mention of remote work.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $70,000 - $120,000.

DESCRIPTION:

The Network Security Engineer (NSE) supports the wired and wireless network environment and maintains security controls that help mitigate risks to the institution's information assets and systems. The NSE is primarily responsible for administering networking and security technologies as well as monitoring the network and key information systems for evidence of intrusion.

OUTCOMES :

A reliable and secure networking infrastructure to support all academic and administrative technology-related functions.

• Work with LTS staff members to identify and address problems relating to the campus network 20%
• Provide support for the network access control system 10%
• Configure, monitor, and maintain the wireless network system 20%
• Configure, monitor, and maintain the wired network system 10%
• Administer network security-related technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and monitoring systems. 15%
• Monitor the network and key information technology resources for evidence of suspicious activity. 15%
• Identify and mitigate institutional information security vulnerabilities. Perform vulnerability scans. Review and interpret results. 10%
• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in a computer-related field required; Bachelor's degree in a related field (i.e., Computer Science, Engineering, MIS) preferred
• Two to four years of experience supporting networking and telecommunications infrastructures including wired and wireless networks
• Two to four years of experience with mobile devices and operating systems, including Unix/Linux, Windows and macOS
• One to three years of experience with administering information security-related technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and monitoring systems, such as Splunk or Elastic Stack.
• One to three years of experience administering network access control systems, such as Aruba ClearPass, FortiNAC, or Cisco ISE