Title: Sr Network Security Engineer - Schaumburg, IL or Knoxville, TN
Location: Illinois-Schaumburg
Engineer, implement, and troubleshoot security for customer-servicing IP network. Lead reporting and remediation efforts surrounding audit compliance (SOX, PCI, etc.).
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop and implement strategies for securing assets, customer services delivery, and regulatory/audit compliance.
* Perform 24x7 advanced tier troubleshooting, including off-hour maintenance activities, problem resolution, and on-call troubleshooting efforts during data network outages
* Perform security engineering tasks such as implementing firewall changes, establishing VPNs with partner companies, AAA administration, and administration of DNS records
* Provide guidance/training to more junior staff
* Engineers and implements solutions on wide variety of data network and data security elements
* Manage project tasks in all geographical locations by performing all elements of network security engineering duties, including securing informational asset infrastructure, regulatory compliance and audit (Sarbanes-Oxley, PCI, and others), security of customer-facing services, security elements of cross-functional multi-departmental company initiatives and projects, as well as securing all Internet, Extranet, and Virtual Private Network connections
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) in related technical/business area or equivalent work experience
* Minimum 6-8 years network security experience.
* Certification(s) in data network engineering and/or security preferred - CCNP, CISSP, CISM, PCI-QSA, etc
* Firewall Technology (Cisco PIX/ASA, NetScreen, Sonicwall, Palo Alto, Juniper etc.)
* Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
* Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) - Radware, Palo Alto, etc
* Data Network Equipment (Routers, Switches); Routing Protocols (IP, TCP, BGP, OSPF)
* Security Information and Event Managers (SIEM);
* Experience supporting mission-critical infrastructure in a fast-paced environment
* Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of complementary technical fields (i.e.: data network engineering, operating systems, etc.)
* Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting methodologies
* Excellent problem solving / analytical skills and knowledge of analytical tools
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
