Network Security Engineer (Remote, USA)

At Optiv, we’re on a mission to help our clients make their businesses more secure. We’re one of the fastest-growing companies in a truly essential industry. Join us.The Network Security Engineer’s (NSE) primary role is to build, implement, maintain, and support firewalls and other network devices. The NSE works with team members and system support personnel with issues related to connectivity and policy administration. Secondary responsibilities include configuring, maintaining and supporting local and wide area network hardware and communication links. Individual will also troubleshoot network performance issues, as well as analyze network traffic.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Ensure the stable operation and efficient performance of company networks.
• Install, configure and troubleshoot network hardware and equipment.
• Administration of Firewalls (policy configurations, monitoring, software updates and auditing), load balancers and DNS/DHCP.
• Install, configure and troubleshoot additional network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, load balancers etc.
• Plan, design and implement any improvement, modification, or replacement of network infrastructure components.
• Perform in depth analysis utilizing logs, packet captures and monitoring tools for root cause analysis of critical events.
• Monitor and report on compliance with security policies.
• Conduct research on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
• Maintain policies for asset management; including maintenance of component inventory, hardware lifecycle, software releases and run books.
• Maintain connectivity and uptime service level agreements.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management.

Requirements/Qualifications

• 5+ years working as a Network Engineer and;
• 5+ years of firewall administration
• Expert knowledge of Firewall technologies; Cisco, Checkpoint
• Experience with load balancing technologies such as F5, NetScaler, etc.
• Experienced in using In-depth protocol analysis tools such as Wireshark
• Ability to analyze device and traffic logs, extensive knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stack and firewall
• Additional skills in network engineering are desirable; routing, switching, etc.
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With Optiv you can expect:• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Affinity groups including, Black Employee Network, Disabled Employee Network, Latino Employee Network, Optiv Pride (LGBTQIA+), Veterans Support Network, and Women's Network.• Work/life balance. We offer “Recharge” a flexible, time-off program that encourages eligible employees to take the time they need to recharge • Professional training resources, including tuition reimbursement• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. • The ability and technology necessary to productively work remote/from home (where applicable)If you are seeking a culture that supports growth, fosters success, and moves the industry forward, find your place at Optiv! As a market-leading provider of cyber security solutions, Optiv has the most comprehensive ecosystem of security products and partners to deliver unparalleled services. Our rich and successful history with our clients is based on trust, serving more than 12,000 clients of varying sizes and industries, including commercial, government, and education. We have the proven expertise to plan, build, and run successful security programs across Risk Management, Cyber Digital Transformation, Threat Management, Security Operations - Managed Services, and Identity and Data Management.Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.