Job Title:Network Security Engineer - Infrastructure Team
Location: Hybrid // Remote & On-Site in Marlborough, MA
Job Type: Full-Time Hours (**Contract-to-hire**)
Are you a seasoned Network Security Engineer looking for a dynamic IT infrastructure and security role?
We're seeking a highly skilled professional to join our Infrastructure Team, where you'll play a critical role in the administration, automation, and maintenance of our network and security systems. This is a hands-on technical position, offering the opportunity to drive the success of IT operations and contribute to the organization's overall technology strategy. We'd love to hear from you if you're passionate about network security and infrastructure!
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Networking Initiatives: Serve as the networking lead for the Security Operations Center (SOC) and infrastructure team.
Security Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitor and maintain the organization's perimeter and endpoint security, ensuring robust defenses against threats.
Networking Equipment Management: Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, IPS, WAF, load balancers, and other networking devices.
Troubleshoot Network Issues: Support complex network and infrastructure issues, ensuring optimal performance and capacity.
Server Management: Troubleshoot, manage, and provision Windows Servers (2016/2022) in physical and virtualized environments.
Upgrades and Patch Management: Plan and implement upgrades, patches, and security updates for applications and infrastructure equipment.
Proactive Monitoring: Use monitoring tools and checklists to ensure network infrastructure meets business needs, identifying and addressing potential issues before they escalate.
Outage Minimization: Troubleshoot system failures quickly to minimize service interruptions, providing root cause analysis for any outages.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Communicate and collaborate with internal and external technology teams to resolve issues and implement solutions.
On-Call Rotation: Participate in a monthly on-call rotation (1-week per month) to provide support during critical times.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in network administration with Cisco hardware (switches, firewalls, routers).
Strong expertise in supporting LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, IPSEC tunnels, MPLS WAN, EPL WAN, and routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
Proven experience in building and administeringCisco ASA firewalls and F5 Load Balancers.
Expertise in maintaining and supporting Cisco Firepower and F5 ASM (WAF).
Experience with SIEM platforms like Splunk for monitoring network and system logs.
Hands-on experience with threat detection, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and other security-related tasks.
Additional Qualifications (3+ years of experience):
Microsoft-based infrastructure support: Windows Servers, Active Directory, SQL, IIS, and File Services.
Experience with virtualization technologies, particularly VMware vSphere and Nutanix AHV.
Knowledge of security management for users, roles, and security groups.
Familiarity with end-user remote access solutions like VPN, SSL VPN, and Citrix.
Relevant certifications such as CCNA or CCNP are highly desired.
Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Skills:
Experience working in highly regulated healthcare, finance, or insurance environments.
Exposure to cloud VoIP solutions and other cloud-based technologies.
Familiarity with NIST 800-53 compliance frameworks, ISO27001, HITRUST, MARS-E, and SSAE16/18.
Why Join Us?
Key Role in Network Security: You'll be a central figure in protecting the organization's critical infrastructure and ensuring its optimal performance.
Challenging Projects: Tackle various networking and security challenges, from system upgrades to complex issue troubleshooting.
Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience with the latest security and networking technologies, including cloud and virtualization platforms.
If you are a Network Security Engineer passionate about network infrastructure, security systems, and high-availability solutions, apply now and take the next step in your career with us!