Network Security Engineer StillSecure
Overview
This Network Security Engineer (NSE) position is located in San Diego, California. This NSE will be responsible for providing Safe Access (network access control) and VAM (vulnerability management) support on a large enterprise. The primary focus of the position will be solution implementation, operations, and life cycle management. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for the successful integration of solution enhancements into the enterprise. The NSE is expected to become an expert in the installation, configuration, tuning and troubleshooting of all StillSecure products. The NSE will also work closely with our Customer Experience team to understand the customer experience and identifying ways to make our applications easier to use and more effective. In addition, as this individual will be at a customer site, interpersonal skills will be critical to success.
Responsibilities:
Provide front-line network security solution support for customers.
Advise and assist customers on network and security environment installation, configuration, and tuning to achieve maximum value from StillSecure?s security solutions
Assist Development and QA Engineers throughout the software development lifecycle by providing expertise with respect to network and OS environment configuration.
Assist in the creation of technical requirements and designs
Provide input on network architecture plans for future product releases
Participate in technical design reviews
Maintain and configure the development and test environment
Design and execute QA test scenarios on an as-needed basis
Advise customers and prospects on best practices for deploying and configuring our security solution.
Identify opportunities for streamlining the delivery of support and drive the implementation of high value improvements in the process or means for delivering support.
Provide expertise and content for marketing and/or training materials (white papers, training materials, collateral, etc.).
Interface directly with client personnel.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned
Experience / Skill Requirements:
Experience with security devices; NAC, Firewall, IDS/IPS, Proxy, Incident Managers
Highly proficient in TCP/IP networking and network security fundamentals
Strong attention to detail
Experience with direct customer interaction in a support or sales environment
Highly proficient verbal and written skills, with emphasis on teaching and patience
Highly proficient in Linux operating system configuration, utilities and programming
Linux OS, RPM and Linux utilities
Linux Kernel/Drivers/Hardware a plus
Familiarity with STIG guidelines and implications
Experience with full life-cycle projects
Experience with Microsoft solutions (XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008 Active Directory, Windows Domains, etc)
Experience manipulating SQL databases
SQL database administration including Postgres and MySQL
Scripting language experience including Shell, Perl and Python
The ability to work in a fast paced, results oriented, and challenging environment where priorities and parameters often change with little warning
Strong customer empathy and orientation required.
Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills.
Travel will be limited, but occasionally required.
Experience in large enterprises is a plus.
Special expertise in the following areas required;
Cisco Switching/Routing
Security Clearance Requirements:
Secret - (Single Scope Background Investigation preferred).
We offer a competitive salary and benefits in an environment that supports individual development and recognizes your achievements.
No 3rd party firms or candidates requiring sponsorship will be considered at this time. StillSecure is an EEO/AA employer.
Education/Work Experience Requirements:
Bachelors or Masters Degree in technical or discipline or commensurate work experience
Networking and Security Training
On-the-job Network and OS administration experience (Cisco/Linux)
Travel Requirements:
U.S. and Foreign travel is required. Candidates can expect to travel 25-40% during the first 12-18 months in the position.
Position Type:
Full Time
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San Diego, CA
United States
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