IT Security Engineer

Company: Kforce Technology
Location: Lynnwood
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES: Kforce has a client that is seeking a IT Security Engineer. This role will require travel as needed to branch locations to perform maintenance and rollout activities Duties & Responsibilities: Architecture and administration of WAN and edge technologies such as Palo Alto firewalls, Fortinet firewalls, Citrix Netscalers Responsible for architecture and maintenance of all WAN and East/West firewall infrastructure technologies for worldwide locations Responsible for maintaining security tools both internal to the network and on the perimeter of the network in accordance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification level 3 standards Responsible for maintaining relationships with third party vendors as well as the Global GIS team Architecture and administration of internal East/West firewall control technologies using platforms such as FortiGate and Palo Alto Maintenance of network management tools including Solarwinds NCM, Panorama, FortiManager, and Aruba Airwave Maintenance of security tools such as Rapid7, Bit9, OpenDNS Coordination with Global Information Security team on new security initiatives being undertaken by the global enterprise Act as an escalation point for WAN, and East/West firewall issues as needed from the Service Desk team Provide data and reporting of KPI's to IT management for monthly reporting Maintain a relationship with key third-party vendors such as ISPs, hardware vendors, and VARs to provide support to the infrastructure as needed Provide subject matter expertise for all networking technologies with heavy participation in key decision-making processes for the acquisition of new technologies into the environment Work closely with other IT functional groups to ensure cohesive support and strategies across the IT organization Job Requirements: REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required Minimum of eight (8) years in an IT role & minimum five (5) years in a Network Engineering role Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with firewall technologies Demonstrated ability to run mid to large scale network implementations Demonstrated ability to implement firewall technologies both on the edge and internally Knowledge of: Juniper OS, Cisco IOS, Aruba IAP, FortiOS, Citrix NS, Microsoft Windows Server 2008R2 and later Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written Demonstrated Leadership and Supervision Organization and prioritization Technical administration of complex solutions Ability to travel occasionally as needed Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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